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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.44, 24,620.87 and 12,714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.44, 24,620.87 and 12,714.38 is: 19,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.44 : 24,620.87 = 12,714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.44/24,620.87 = 12,714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.44x = 24,620.87 × 12,714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.44x = 313,039,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,039,098.12/16,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.54

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