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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.33, 24,913.59 and 14,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.33, 24,913.59 and 14,912.56 is: 22,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.33 : 24,913.59 = 14,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.33/24,913.59 = 14,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.33x = 24,913.59 × 14,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.33x = 371,525,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,525,405.69/16,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.26

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