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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.62, 24,866.01 and 14,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.62, 24,866.01 and 14,119.26 is: 21,156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.62 : 24,866.01 = 14,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.62/24,866.01 = 14,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.62x = 24,866.01 × 14,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.62x = 351,089,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,089,660.35/16,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.84

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