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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.67, 24,655.20 and 13,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.67, 24,655.20 and 13,998.70 is: 20,970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.67 : 24,655.20 = 13,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.67/24,655.20 = 13,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.67x = 24,655.20 × 13,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.67x = 345,140,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,140,748.24/16,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.15

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