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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.28, 24,218.08 and 14,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.28, 24,218.08 and 14,508.48 is: 21,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.28 : 24,218.08 = 14,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.28/24,218.08 = 14,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.28x = 24,218.08 × 14,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.28x = 351,367,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,367,529.32/16,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.25

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