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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.96, 24,504.79 and 14,654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.96, 24,504.79 and 14,654.81 is: 21,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.96 : 24,504.79 = 14,654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.96/24,504.79 = 14,654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.96x = 24,504.79 × 14,654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.96x = 359,112,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,112,845.74/16,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.85

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