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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.79, 24,279.27 and 14,661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.79, 24,279.27 and 14,661.36 is: 21,949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.79 : 24,279.27 = 14,661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.79/24,279.27 = 14,661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.79x = 24,279.27 × 14,661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.79x = 355,967,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,967,118.01/16,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,949.18

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