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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.45, 24,801.10 and 14,595.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.45, 24,801.10 and 14,595.41 is: 21,796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.45 : 24,801.10 = 14,595.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.45/24,801.10 = 14,595.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.45x = 24,801.10 × 14,595.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.45x = 361,982,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,982,248.47/16,607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.37

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