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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.48, 24,253.17 and 14,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.48, 24,253.17 and 14,471.58 is: 21,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.48 : 24,253.17 = 14,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.48/24,253.17 = 14,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.48x = 24,253.17 × 14,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.48x = 350,981,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,981,689.91/16,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.97

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