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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.14, 24,314.19 and 14,684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.14, 24,314.19 and 14,684.73 is: 21,984.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.14 : 24,314.19 = 14,684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.14/24,314.19 = 14,684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.14x = 24,314.19 × 14,684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.14x = 357,047,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,047,315.32/16,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.13

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