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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,461.96, 24,634.62 and 14,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,461.96, 24,634.62 and 14,517.96 is: 21,725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,461.96 : 24,634.62 = 14,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,461.96/24,634.62 = 14,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,461.96x = 24,634.62 × 14,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,461.96x = 357,644,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,644,427.78/16,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.51

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