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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.67, 24,658.20 and 14,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.67, 24,658.20 and 14,000.70 is: 20,973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.67 : 24,658.20 = 14,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.67/24,658.20 = 14,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.67x = 24,658.20 × 14,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.67x = 345,232,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,232,060.74/16,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.15

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