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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.49, 24,471.33 and 14,632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.49, 24,471.33 and 14,632.35 is: 21,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.49 : 24,471.33 = 14,632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.49/24,471.33 = 14,632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.49x = 24,471.33 × 14,632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.49x = 358,073,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,073,065.53/16,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,834.40

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