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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.40, 24,510.90 and 14,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.40, 24,510.90 and 14,612.60 is: 21,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.40 : 24,510.90 = 14,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.40/24,510.90 = 14,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.40x = 24,510.90 × 14,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.40x = 358,167,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,167,977.34/16,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.00

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