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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.73, 24,843.29 and 14,102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.73, 24,843.29 and 14,102.78 is: 21,134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.73 : 24,843.29 = 14,102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.73/24,843.29 = 14,102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.73x = 24,843.29 × 14,102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.73x = 350,359,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,359,258.62/16,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.33

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