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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.11, 24,664.85 and 14,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.11, 24,664.85 and 14,104.06 is: 21,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.11 : 24,664.85 = 14,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.11/24,664.85 = 14,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.11x = 24,664.85 × 14,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.11x = 347,874,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,874,524.33/16,429.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.27

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