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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.78, 24,330.20 and 14,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.78, 24,330.20 and 14,387.50 is: 21,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.78 : 24,330.20 = 14,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.78/24,330.20 = 14,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.78x = 24,330.20 × 14,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.78x = 350,050,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,050,752.50/16,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,564.44

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