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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.48, 24,249.65 and 14,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.48, 24,249.65 and 14,685.84 is: 21,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.48 : 24,249.65 = 14,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.48/24,249.65 = 14,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.48x = 24,249.65 × 14,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.48x = 356,126,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,126,406.53/16,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.35

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