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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.06, 24,824.43 and 14,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.06, 24,824.43 and 14,761.14 is: 22,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.06 : 24,824.43 = 14,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.06/24,824.43 = 14,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.06x = 24,824.43 × 14,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.06x = 366,436,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,436,886.65/16,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.73

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