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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.73, 24,267.92 and 14,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.73, 24,267.92 and 14,010.84 is: 20,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.73 : 24,267.92 = 14,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.73/24,267.92 = 14,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.73x = 24,267.92 × 14,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.73x = 340,013,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,013,874.20/16,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.28

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