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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.74, 24,649.74 and 14,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.74, 24,649.74 and 14,246.16 is: 21,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.74 : 24,649.74 = 14,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.74/24,649.74 = 14,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.74x = 24,649.74 × 14,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.74x = 351,164,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,164,140.00/16,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.30

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