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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.56, 24,475.86 and 14,635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.56, 24,475.86 and 14,635.41 is: 21,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.56 : 24,475.86 = 14,635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.56/24,475.86 = 14,635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.56x = 24,475.86 × 14,635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.56x = 358,214,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,214,246.20/16,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.92

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