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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.94, 24,973.92 and 14,625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.94, 24,973.92 and 14,625.19 is: 22,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.94 : 24,973.92 = 14,625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.94/24,973.92 = 14,625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.94x = 24,973.92 × 14,625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.94x = 365,248,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,248,356.26/16,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.23

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