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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.32, 24,610.07 and 14,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.32, 24,610.07 and 14,533.04 is: 21,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.32 : 24,610.07 = 14,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.32/24,610.07 = 14,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.32x = 24,610.07 × 14,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.32x = 357,659,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,659,131.71/16,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.71

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