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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.67, 24,665.70 and 14,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.67, 24,665.70 and 14,104.62 is: 21,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.67 : 24,665.70 = 14,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.67/24,665.70 = 14,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.67x = 24,665.70 × 14,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.67x = 347,900,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,900,299.09/16,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.12

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