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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.84, 24,575.74 and 14,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.84, 24,575.74 and 14,650.16 is: 21,844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.84 : 24,575.74 = 14,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.84/24,575.74 = 14,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.84x = 24,575.74 × 14,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.84x = 360,038,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,038,523.12/16,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,844.56

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