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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.08, 24,336.65 and 14,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.08, 24,336.65 and 14,314.52 is: 21,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.08 : 24,336.65 = 14,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.08/24,336.65 = 14,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.08x = 24,336.65 × 14,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.08x = 348,367,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,367,559.79/16,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.42

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