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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.06, 24,864.07 and 14,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.06, 24,864.07 and 14,555.14 is: 21,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.06 : 24,864.07 = 14,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.06/24,864.07 = 14,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.06x = 24,864.07 × 14,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.06x = 361,900,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,900,019.82/16,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,726.52

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