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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.01, 24,532.61 and 14,397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.01, 24,532.61 and 14,397.71 is: 21,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.01 : 24,532.61 = 14,397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.01/24,532.61 = 14,397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.01x = 24,532.61 × 14,397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.01x = 353,213,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,213,209.67/16,366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.13

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