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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.30, 24,574.12 and 14,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.30, 24,574.12 and 14,509.10 is: 21,778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.30 : 24,574.12 = 14,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.30/24,574.12 = 14,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.30x = 24,574.12 × 14,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.30x = 356,548,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,548,364.49/16,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.87

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