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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.25, 24,488.81 and 14,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.25, 24,488.81 and 14,644.10 is: 21,851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.25 : 24,488.81 = 14,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.25/24,488.81 = 14,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.25x = 24,488.81 × 14,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.25x = 358,616,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,616,582.52/16,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,851.87

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