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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.46, 24,632.03 and 14,318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.46, 24,632.03 and 14,318.53 is: 21,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.46 : 24,632.03 = 14,318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.46/24,632.03 = 14,318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.46x = 24,632.03 × 14,318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.46x = 352,694,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,694,434.73/16,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,459.36

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