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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.07, 24,237.53 and 14,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.07, 24,237.53 and 14,461.08 is: 21,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.07 : 24,237.53 = 14,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.07/24,237.53 = 14,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.07x = 24,237.53 × 14,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.07x = 350,500,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,500,788.03/16,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.21

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