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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.80, 24,491.70 and 14,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.80, 24,491.70 and 14,383.80 is: 21,575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.80 : 24,491.70 = 14,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.80/24,491.70 = 14,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.80x = 24,491.70 × 14,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.80x = 352,283,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,283,714.46/16,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.70

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