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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.18, 24,608.61 and 14,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.18, 24,608.61 and 14,223.60 is: 21,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.18 : 24,608.61 = 14,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.18/24,608.61 = 14,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.18x = 24,608.61 × 14,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.18x = 350,023,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,023,025.20/16,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.15

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