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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.50, 24,236.56 and 14,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.50, 24,236.56 and 14,491.90 is: 21,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.50 : 24,236.56 = 14,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.50/24,236.56 = 14,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.50x = 24,236.56 × 14,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.50x = 351,233,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,233,803.86/16,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.70

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