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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.80, 24,573.37 and 14,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.80, 24,573.37 and 14,508.60 is: 21,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.80 : 24,573.37 = 14,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.80/24,573.37 = 14,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.80x = 24,573.37 × 14,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.80x = 356,525,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,525,216.86/16,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.12

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