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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,461.79, 24,669.91 and 14,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,461.79, 24,669.91 and 14,265.07 is: 21,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,461.79 : 24,669.91 = 14,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,461.79/24,669.91 = 14,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,461.79x = 24,669.91 × 14,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,461.79x = 351,917,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,917,993.04/16,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.87

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