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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,387.39, 24,537.35 and 14,419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,387.39, 24,537.35 and 14,419.09 is: 21,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,387.39 : 24,537.35 = 14,419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,387.39/24,537.35 = 14,419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,387.39x = 24,537.35 × 14,419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,387.39x = 353,806,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,806,258.01/16,387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.15

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