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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.16, 24,374.46 and 14,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.16, 24,374.46 and 14,921.24 is: 22,390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.16 : 24,374.46 = 14,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.16/24,374.46 = 14,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.16x = 24,374.46 × 14,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.16x = 363,697,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,697,167.53/16,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.79

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