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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.68, 24,308.51 and 14,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.68, 24,308.51 and 14,713.04 is: 21,958.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.68 : 24,308.51 = 14,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.68/24,308.51 = 14,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.68x = 24,308.51 × 14,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.68x = 357,652,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,652,067.18/16,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.44

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