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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.21, 24,687.59 and 7,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.21, 24,687.59 and 7,114.63 is: 10,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.21 : 24,687.59 = 7,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.21/24,687.59 = 7,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.21x = 24,687.59 × 7,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.21x = 175,643,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,643,068.44/16,470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.29

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