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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.02, 24,486.95 and 14,642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.02, 24,486.95 and 14,642.87 is: 21,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.02 : 24,486.95 = 14,642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.02/24,486.95 = 14,642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.02x = 24,486.95 × 14,642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.02x = 358,559,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,559,139.72/16,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.02

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