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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.67, 24,611.04 and 14,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.67, 24,611.04 and 14,336.37 is: 21,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.67 : 24,611.04 = 14,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.67/24,611.04 = 14,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.67x = 24,611.04 × 14,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.67x = 352,832,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,832,975.52/16,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,485.82

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