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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.81, 24,857.72 and 14,550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.81, 24,857.72 and 14,550.89 is: 21,720.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.81 : 24,857.72 = 14,550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.81/24,857.72 = 14,550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.81x = 24,857.72 × 14,550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.81x = 361,701,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,701,946.72/16,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.18

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