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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.45, 24,825.11 and 14,994.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.45, 24,825.11 and 14,994.87 is: 22,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.45 : 24,825.11 = 14,994.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.45/24,825.11 = 14,994.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.45x = 24,825.11 × 14,994.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.45x = 372,249,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,249,222.21/16,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.10

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