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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.06, 24,828.93 and 14,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.06, 24,828.93 and 14,764.14 is: 22,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.06 : 24,828.93 = 14,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.06/24,828.93 = 14,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.06x = 24,828.93 × 14,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.06x = 366,577,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,577,798.57/16,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.23

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