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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.48, 24,572.91 and 14,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.48, 24,572.91 and 14,262.24 is: 21,477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.48 : 24,572.91 = 14,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.48/24,572.91 = 14,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.48x = 24,572.91 × 14,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.48x = 350,464,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,464,739.92/16,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.87

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