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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.76, 24,747.20 and 14,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.76, 24,747.20 and 14,311.16 is: 21,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.76 : 24,747.20 = 14,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.76/24,747.20 = 14,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.76x = 24,747.20 × 14,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.76x = 354,161,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,161,138.75/16,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.73

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