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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.09, 24,804.27 and 14,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.09, 24,804.27 and 14,767.20 is: 22,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.09 : 24,804.27 = 14,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.09/24,804.27 = 14,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.09x = 24,804.27 × 14,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.09x = 366,289,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,289,615.94/16,637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.45

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