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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.84, 24,507.36 and 14,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.84, 24,507.36 and 14,435.28 is: 21,624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.84 : 24,507.36 = 14,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.84/24,507.36 = 14,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.84x = 24,507.36 × 14,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.84x = 353,770,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,770,603.66/16,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.33

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