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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.30, 24,871.95 and 14,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.30, 24,871.95 and 14,637.30 is: 21,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.30 : 24,871.95 = 14,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.30/24,871.95 = 14,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.30x = 24,871.95 × 14,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.30x = 364,058,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,058,193.74/16,581.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.95

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