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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.30, 24,931.57 and 14,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.30, 24,931.57 and 14,204.73 is: 21,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.30 : 24,931.57 = 14,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.30/24,931.57 = 14,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.30x = 24,931.57 × 14,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.30x = 354,146,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,146,220.33/16,632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.68

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