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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.99, 24,845.18 and 14,104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.99, 24,845.18 and 14,104.03 is: 21,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.99 : 24,845.18 = 14,104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.99/24,845.18 = 14,104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.99x = 24,845.18 × 14,104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.99x = 350,417,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,417,164.08/16,578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.22

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