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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.91, 24,857.88 and 14,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.91, 24,857.88 and 14,551 is: 21,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.91 : 24,857.88 = 14,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.91/24,857.88 = 14,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.91x = 24,857.88 × 14,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.91x = 361,706,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,706,975.50/16,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.35

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