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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.49, 24,825.82 and 14,278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.49, 24,825.82 and 14,278.38 is: 21,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.49 : 24,825.82 = 14,278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.49/24,825.82 = 14,278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.49x = 24,825.82 × 14,278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.49x = 354,472,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,472,462.54/16,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.01

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