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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.23, 24,714.45 and 6,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.23, 24,714.45 and 6,614.28 is: 9,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.23 : 24,714.45 = 6,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.23/24,714.45 = 6,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.23x = 24,714.45 × 6,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.23x = 163,468,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,468,292.35/16,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.67

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