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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.60, 24,326.88 and 14,693.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.60, 24,326.88 and 14,693.19 is: 21,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.60 : 24,326.88 = 14,693.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.60/24,326.88 = 14,693.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.60x = 24,326.88 × 14,693.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.60x = 357,439,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,439,469.95/16,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.82

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