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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.73, 24,844.78 and 14,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.73, 24,844.78 and 14,103.78 is: 21,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.73 : 24,844.78 = 14,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.73/24,844.78 = 14,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.73x = 24,844.78 × 14,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.73x = 350,405,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,405,311.27/16,578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.84

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