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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.96, 24,636.12 and 14,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.96, 24,636.12 and 14,518.96 is: 21,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.96 : 24,636.12 = 14,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.96/24,636.12 = 14,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.96x = 24,636.12 × 14,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.96x = 357,690,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,690,840.84/16,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.01

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