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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.49, 24,297.48 and 14,678.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.49, 24,297.48 and 14,678.37 is: 21,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.49 : 24,297.48 = 14,678.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.49/24,297.48 = 14,678.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.49x = 24,297.48 × 14,678.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.49x = 356,647,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,647,401.51/16,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.60

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