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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.67, 24,662.70 and 14,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.67, 24,662.70 and 14,003.70 is: 20,977.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.67 : 24,662.70 = 14,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.67/24,662.70 = 14,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.67x = 24,662.70 × 14,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.67x = 345,369,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,369,051.99/16,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.65

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