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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.22, 24,450.32 and 14,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.22, 24,450.32 and 14,055.26 is: 21,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.22 : 24,450.32 = 14,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.22/24,450.32 = 14,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.22x = 24,450.32 × 14,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.22x = 343,655,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,655,517.57/16,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.42

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