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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.67, 24,656.04 and 14,366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.67, 24,656.04 and 14,366.73 is: 21,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.67 : 24,656.04 = 14,366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.67/24,656.04 = 14,366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.67x = 24,656.04 × 14,366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.67x = 354,226,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,226,669.55/16,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,531.35

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