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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.76, 24,731.52 and 14,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.76, 24,731.52 and 14,016.72 is: 21,024.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.76 : 24,731.52 = 14,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.76/24,731.52 = 14,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.76x = 24,731.52 × 14,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.76x = 346,654,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,654,791.01/16,487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.98

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