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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.77, 24,876.21 and 14,124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.77, 24,876.21 and 14,124.81 is: 21,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.77 : 24,876.21 = 14,124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.77/24,876.21 = 14,124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.77x = 24,876.21 × 14,124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.77x = 351,371,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,371,886.02/16,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.28

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