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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.40, 24,401.10 and 14,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.40, 24,401.10 and 14,366.60 is: 21,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.40 : 24,401.10 = 14,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.40/24,401.10 = 14,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.40x = 24,401.10 × 14,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.40x = 350,560,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,560,843.26/16,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.90

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