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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.66, 24,585.32 and 14,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.66, 24,585.32 and 14,424.42 is: 21,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.66 : 24,585.32 = 14,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.66/24,585.32 = 14,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.66x = 24,585.32 × 14,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.66x = 354,628,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,628,981.51/16,402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,620.21

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