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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.80, 24,929.70 and 14,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.80, 24,929.70 and 14,114.20 is: 21,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.80 : 24,929.70 = 14,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.80/24,929.70 = 14,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.80x = 24,929.70 × 14,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.80x = 351,862,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,862,771.74/16,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.30

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