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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.30, 24,575.62 and 14,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.30, 24,575.62 and 14,510.10 is: 21,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.30 : 24,575.62 = 14,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.30/24,575.62 = 14,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.30x = 24,575.62 × 14,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.30x = 356,594,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,594,703.76/16,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.37

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