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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.60, 24,417.88 and 14,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.60, 24,417.88 and 14,033.64 is: 21,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.60 : 24,417.88 = 14,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.60/24,417.88 = 14,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.60x = 24,417.88 × 14,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.60x = 342,671,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,671,737.48/16,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.99

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