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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.93, 24,830.98 and 14,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.93, 24,830.98 and 14,281.82 is: 21,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.93 : 24,830.98 = 14,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.93/24,830.98 = 14,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.93x = 24,830.98 × 14,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.93x = 354,631,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,631,515.37/16,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.17

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