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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.10, 24,671.70 and 14,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.10, 24,671.70 and 14,625.30 is: 21,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.10 : 24,671.70 = 14,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.10/24,671.70 = 14,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.10x = 24,671.70 × 14,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.10x = 360,831,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,831,014.01/16,472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.59

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