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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.70, 24,497.55 and 14,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.70, 24,497.55 and 14,193.30 is: 21,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.70 : 24,497.55 = 14,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.70/24,497.55 = 14,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.70x = 24,497.55 × 14,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.70x = 347,701,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,701,076.42/16,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.95

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