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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.84, 24,886.04 and 14,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.84, 24,886.04 and 14,569.96 is: 21,748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.84 : 24,886.04 = 14,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.84/24,886.04 = 14,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.84x = 24,886.04 × 14,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.84x = 362,588,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,588,607.36/16,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.57

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