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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.90, 24,324.45 and 14,678.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.90, 24,324.45 and 14,678.70 is: 21,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.90 : 24,324.45 = 14,678.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.90/24,324.45 = 14,678.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.90x = 24,324.45 × 14,678.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.90x = 357,051,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,051,304.22/16,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,994.18

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