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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.72, 24,635.40 and 14,320.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.72, 24,635.40 and 14,320.77 is: 21,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.72 : 24,635.40 = 14,320.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.72/24,635.40 = 14,320.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.72x = 24,635.40 × 14,320.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.72x = 352,797,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,797,897.26/16,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.70

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