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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.63, 24,955.63 and 14,612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.63, 24,955.63 and 14,612.81 is: 22,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.63 : 24,955.63 = 14,612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.63/24,955.63 = 14,612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.63x = 24,955.63 × 14,612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.63x = 364,671,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,671,718.31/16,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.81

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