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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.84, 24,989.80 and 14,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.84, 24,989.80 and 14,681.24 is: 22,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.84 : 24,989.80 = 14,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.84/24,989.80 = 14,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.84x = 24,989.80 × 14,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.84x = 366,881,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,881,251.35/16,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.40

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