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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.24, 24,941.70 and 14,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.24, 24,941.70 and 14,654.88 is: 21,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.24 : 24,941.70 = 14,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.24/24,941.70 = 14,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.24x = 24,941.70 × 14,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.24x = 365,517,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,517,620.50/16,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.25

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