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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.70, 24,327.45 and 14,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.70, 24,327.45 and 14,501.10 is: 21,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.70 : 24,327.45 = 14,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.70/24,327.45 = 14,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.70x = 24,327.45 × 14,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.70x = 352,774,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,774,785.20/16,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.28

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