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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.70, 24,850.35 and 14,828.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.70, 24,850.35 and 14,828.10 is: 22,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.70 : 24,850.35 = 14,828.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.70/24,850.35 = 14,828.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.70x = 24,850.35 × 14,828.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.70x = 368,483,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,483,474.84/16,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,227.66

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