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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.62, 24,863.40 and 14,554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.62, 24,863.40 and 14,554.71 is: 21,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.62 : 24,863.40 = 14,554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.62/24,863.40 = 14,554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.62x = 24,863.40 × 14,554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.62x = 361,879,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,879,576.61/16,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.88

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