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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.31, 24,858.47 and 14,551.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.31, 24,858.47 and 14,551.39 is: 21,720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.31 : 24,858.47 = 14,551.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.31/24,858.47 = 14,551.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.31x = 24,858.47 × 14,551.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.31x = 361,725,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,725,219.02/16,653.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.93

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