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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.40, 24,725.52 and 14,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.40, 24,725.52 and 14,162.04 is: 21,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.40 : 24,725.52 = 14,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.40/24,725.52 = 14,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.40x = 24,725.52 × 14,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.40x = 350,163,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,163,803.26/16,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.74

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