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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.67, 24,653.04 and 14,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.67, 24,653.04 and 14,364.73 is: 21,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.67 : 24,653.04 = 14,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.67/24,653.04 = 14,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.67x = 24,653.04 × 14,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.67x = 354,134,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,134,263.28/16,449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.35

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