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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.93, 24,301.83 and 14,326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.93, 24,301.83 and 14,326.53 is: 21,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.93 : 24,301.83 = 14,326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.93/24,301.83 = 14,326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.93x = 24,301.83 × 14,326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.93x = 348,160,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,160,896.55/16,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.36

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