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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,422.54, 24,611.10 and 14,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,422.54, 24,611.10 and 14,225.82 is: 21,319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422.54 : 24,611.10 = 14,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422.54/24,611.10 = 14,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422.54x = 24,611.10 × 14,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422.54x = 350,113,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,113,078.60/16,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.06

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