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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.80, 24,494.40 and 14,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.80, 24,494.40 and 14,268.60 is: 21,428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.80 : 24,494.40 = 14,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.80/24,494.40 = 14,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.80x = 24,494.40 × 14,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.80x = 349,500,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,500,795.84/16,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.88

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