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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.34, 24,737.67 and 14,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.34, 24,737.67 and 14,261.04 is: 21,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.34 : 24,737.67 = 14,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.34/24,737.67 = 14,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.34x = 24,737.67 × 14,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.34x = 352,784,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,784,901.38/16,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,412.91

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