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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.49, 24,469.84 and 14,631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.49, 24,469.84 and 14,631.35 is: 21,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.49 : 24,469.84 = 14,631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.49/24,469.84 = 14,631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.49x = 24,469.84 × 14,631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.49x = 358,026,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,026,720.33/16,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,832.91

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