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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.58, 24,613.44 and 14,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.58, 24,613.44 and 14,535.30 is: 21,818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.58 : 24,613.44 = 14,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.58/24,613.44 = 14,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.58x = 24,613.44 × 14,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.58x = 357,763,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,763,734.43/16,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,818.08

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