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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.06, 24,470.40 and 14,374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.06, 24,470.40 and 14,374.47 is: 21,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.06 : 24,470.40 = 14,374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.06/24,470.40 = 14,374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.06x = 24,470.40 × 14,374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.06x = 351,749,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,749,030.69/16,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.62

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