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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.16, 24,520.56 and 14,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.16, 24,520.56 and 14,266.65 is: 21,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.16 : 24,520.56 = 14,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.16/24,520.56 = 14,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.16x = 24,520.56 × 14,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.16x = 349,826,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,826,247.32/16,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.66

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