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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.93, 24,259.10 and 14,430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.93, 24,259.10 and 14,430.69 is: 21,617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.93 : 24,259.10 = 14,430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.93/24,259.10 = 14,430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.93x = 24,259.10 × 14,430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.93x = 350,075,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,075,479.63/16,193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.70

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