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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.24, 24,651.99 and 14,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.24, 24,651.99 and 14,247.66 is: 21,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.24 : 24,651.99 = 14,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.24/24,651.99 = 14,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.24x = 24,651.99 × 14,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.24x = 351,233,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,233,171.84/16,449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.55

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