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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.63, 24,957.13 and 14,613.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.63, 24,957.13 and 14,613.81 is: 22,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.63 : 24,957.13 = 14,613.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.63/24,957.13 = 14,613.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.63x = 24,957.13 × 14,613.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.63x = 364,718,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,718,755.97/16,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.31

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