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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.99, 24,843.69 and 14,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.99, 24,843.69 and 14,103.03 is: 21,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.99 : 24,843.69 = 14,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.99/24,843.69 = 14,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.99x = 24,843.69 × 14,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.99x = 350,371,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,371,234.87/16,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.72

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