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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.26, 24,569.76 and 14,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.26, 24,569.76 and 14,414.06 is: 21,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.26 : 24,569.76 = 14,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.26/24,569.76 = 14,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.26x = 24,569.76 × 14,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.26x = 354,149,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,149,871.98/16,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.71

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