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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.14, 24,315.69 and 14,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.14, 24,315.69 and 14,685.73 is: 21,985.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.14 : 24,315.69 = 14,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.14/24,315.69 = 14,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.14x = 24,315.69 × 14,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.14x = 357,093,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,093,658.10/16,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.63

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