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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.64, 24,520.86 and 13,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.64, 24,520.86 and 13,984.74 is: 21,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.64 : 24,520.86 = 13,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.64/24,520.86 = 13,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.64x = 24,520.86 × 13,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.64x = 342,917,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,917,851.68/16,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.86

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