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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.25, 24,683.72 and 14,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.25, 24,683.72 and 14,254.77 is: 21,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.25 : 24,683.72 = 14,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.25/24,683.72 = 14,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.25x = 24,683.72 × 14,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.25x = 351,860,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,860,680.07/16,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.98

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