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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.76, 24,573.51 and 14,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.76, 24,573.51 and 14,416.56 is: 21,608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.76 : 24,573.51 = 14,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.76/24,573.51 = 14,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.76x = 24,573.51 × 14,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.76x = 354,265,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,265,358.46/16,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.46

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