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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.45, 24,504.04 and 14,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.45, 24,504.04 and 14,654.30 is: 21,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.45 : 24,504.04 = 14,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.45/24,504.04 = 14,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.45x = 24,504.04 × 14,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.45x = 359,089,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,089,578.00/16,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.10

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