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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.16, 24,858.26 and 14,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.16, 24,858.26 and 14,551.24 is: 21,720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.16 : 24,858.26 = 14,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.16/24,858.26 = 14,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.16x = 24,858.26 × 14,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.16x = 361,718,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,718,507.24/16,653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.71

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