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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.36, 24,669.73 and 14,107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.36, 24,669.73 and 14,107.31 is: 21,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.36 : 24,669.73 = 14,107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.36/24,669.73 = 14,107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.36x = 24,669.73 × 14,107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.36x = 348,023,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,023,528.73/16,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.16

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