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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.63, 24,620.15 and 14,412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.63, 24,620.15 and 14,412.33 is: 21,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.63 : 24,620.15 = 14,412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.63/24,620.15 = 14,412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.63x = 24,620.15 × 14,412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.63x = 354,833,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,833,762.48/16,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.79

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