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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.51, 24,534.86 and 14,399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.51, 24,534.86 and 14,399.21 is: 21,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.51 : 24,534.86 = 14,399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.51/24,534.86 = 14,399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.51x = 24,534.86 × 14,399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.51x = 353,282,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,282,406.79/16,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.38

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