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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.67, 24,659.04 and 14,368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.67, 24,659.04 and 14,368.73 is: 21,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.67 : 24,659.04 = 14,368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.67/24,659.04 = 14,368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.67x = 24,659.04 × 14,368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.67x = 354,319,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,319,087.82/16,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.35

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