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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.83, 24,321.36 and 14,557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.83, 24,321.36 and 14,557.59 is: 21,793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.83 : 24,321.36 = 14,557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.83/24,321.36 = 14,557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.83x = 24,321.36 × 14,557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.83x = 354,060,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,060,387.12/16,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.92

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