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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.32, 24,855.51 and 14,549.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.32, 24,855.51 and 14,549.41 is: 21,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.32 : 24,855.51 = 14,549.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.32/24,855.51 = 14,549.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.32x = 24,855.51 × 14,549.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.32x = 361,632,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,632,869.73/16,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,717.97

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