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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.91, 24,996.84 and 14,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.91, 24,996.84 and 14,487.68 is: 21,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.91 : 24,996.84 = 14,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.91/24,996.84 = 14,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.91x = 24,996.84 × 14,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.91x = 362,146,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,146,200.33/16,690.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.21

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