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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.74, 24,705.24 and 14,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.74, 24,705.24 and 14,283.16 is: 21,405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.74 : 24,705.24 = 14,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.74/24,705.24 = 14,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.74x = 24,705.24 × 14,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.74x = 352,868,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,868,895.76/16,484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.79

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