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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.08, 24,271.50 and 14,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.08, 24,271.50 and 14,514.48 is: 21,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.08 : 24,271.50 = 14,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.08/24,271.50 = 14,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.08x = 24,271.50 × 14,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.08x = 352,288,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,288,201.32/16,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.51

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