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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.58, 24,616.44 and 14,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.58, 24,616.44 and 14,537.30 is: 21,821.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.58 : 24,616.44 = 14,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.58/24,616.44 = 14,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.58x = 24,616.44 × 14,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.58x = 357,856,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,856,573.21/16,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,821.08

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