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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.67, 24,646.20 and 13,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.67, 24,646.20 and 13,992.70 is: 20,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.67 : 24,646.20 = 13,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.67/24,646.20 = 13,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.67x = 24,646.20 × 13,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.67x = 344,866,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,866,882.74/16,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.15

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