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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.75, 24,681.47 and 14,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.75, 24,681.47 and 14,253.27 is: 21,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.75 : 24,681.47 = 14,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.75/24,681.47 = 14,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.75x = 24,681.47 × 14,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.75x = 351,791,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,791,584.64/16,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.73

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