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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.92, 24,759.90 and 14,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.92, 24,759.90 and 14,163.88 is: 21,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.92 : 24,759.90 = 14,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.92/24,759.90 = 14,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.92x = 24,759.90 × 14,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.92x = 350,696,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,696,252.41/16,484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.76

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