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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.50, 24,691.62 and 14,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.50, 24,691.62 and 14,260.02 is: 21,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.50 : 24,691.62 = 14,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.50/24,691.62 = 14,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.50x = 24,691.62 × 14,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.50x = 352,102,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,102,995.03/16,453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.88

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