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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.70, 24,998.55 and 14,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.70, 24,998.55 and 14,041.30 is: 21,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.70 : 24,998.55 = 14,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.70/24,998.55 = 14,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.70x = 24,998.55 × 14,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.70x = 351,012,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,012,140.12/16,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.95

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