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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.77, 24,877.71 and 14,125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.77, 24,877.71 and 14,125.81 is: 21,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.77 : 24,877.71 = 14,125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.77/24,877.71 = 14,125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.77x = 24,877.71 × 14,125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.77x = 351,417,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,417,804.70/16,600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.77

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