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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.30, 24,928.57 and 14,202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.30, 24,928.57 and 14,202.73 is: 21,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.30 : 24,928.57 = 14,202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.30/24,928.57 = 14,202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.30x = 24,928.57 × 14,202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.30x = 354,053,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,053,749.00/16,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.68

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