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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.88, 24,283.08 and 14,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.88, 24,283.08 and 14,446.72 is: 21,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.88 : 24,283.08 = 14,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.88/24,283.08 = 14,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.88x = 24,283.08 × 14,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.88x = 350,810,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,810,857.50/16,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.79

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