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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.76, 24,700.02 and 13,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.76, 24,700.02 and 13,995.72 is: 20,993.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.76 : 24,700.02 = 13,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.76/24,700.02 = 13,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.76x = 24,700.02 × 13,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.76x = 345,694,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,694,563.91/16,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.48

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