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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.57, 24,460.62 and 14,433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.57, 24,460.62 and 14,433.54 is: 21,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.57 : 24,460.62 = 14,433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.57/24,460.62 = 14,433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.57x = 24,460.62 × 14,433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.57x = 353,053,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,053,337.19/16,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.61

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