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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.06, 24,825.93 and 14,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.06, 24,825.93 and 14,762.14 is: 22,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.06 : 24,825.93 = 14,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.06/24,825.93 = 14,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.06x = 24,825.93 × 14,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.06x = 366,483,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,483,854.29/16,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.23

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