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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.74, 24,708.24 and 14,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.74, 24,708.24 and 14,285.16 is: 21,408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.74 : 24,708.24 = 14,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.74/24,708.24 = 14,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.74x = 24,708.24 × 14,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.74x = 352,961,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,961,161.72/16,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.79

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