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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.29, 24,672.16 and 14,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.29, 24,672.16 and 14,266.57 is: 21,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.29 : 24,672.16 = 14,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.29/24,672.16 = 14,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.29x = 24,672.16 × 14,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.29x = 351,987,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,987,097.69/16,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.12

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