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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.99, 22,824.99 and 14,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.99, 22,824.99 and 14,333.96 is: 19,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.99 : 22,824.99 = 14,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.99/22,824.99 = 14,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.99x = 22,824.99 × 14,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.99x = 327,172,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,172,550.72/16,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.50

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