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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.68, 24,317.46 and 14,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.68, 24,317.46 and 14,719.04 is: 21,967.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.68 : 24,317.46 = 14,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.68/24,317.46 = 14,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.68x = 24,317.46 × 14,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.68x = 357,929,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,929,666.44/16,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.39

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