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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.64, 24,544.86 and 14,000.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.64, 24,544.86 and 14,000.74 is: 21,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.64 : 24,544.86 = 14,000.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.64/24,544.86 = 14,000.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.64x = 24,544.86 × 14,000.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.64x = 343,646,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,646,203.20/16,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.87

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