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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.96, 24,637.62 and 14,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.96, 24,637.62 and 14,519.96 is: 21,728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.96 : 24,637.62 = 14,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.96/24,637.62 = 14,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.96x = 24,637.62 × 14,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.96x = 357,737,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,737,256.90/16,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.51

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