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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.20, 24,999.30 and 14,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.20, 24,999.30 and 14,041.80 is: 21,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.20 : 24,999.30 = 14,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.20/24,999.30 = 14,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.20x = 24,999.30 × 14,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.20x = 351,035,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,035,170.74/16,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.70

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