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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.54, 24,615.63 and 14,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.54, 24,615.63 and 14,228.82 is: 21,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.54 : 24,615.63 = 14,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.54/24,615.63 = 14,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.54x = 24,615.63 × 14,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.54x = 350,251,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,251,368.46/16,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.58

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