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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.84, 24,991.30 and 14,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.84, 24,991.30 and 14,682.24 is: 22,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.84 : 24,991.30 = 14,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.84/24,991.30 = 14,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.84x = 24,991.30 × 14,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.84x = 366,928,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,928,264.51/16,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.90

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