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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.92, 24,758.40 and 14,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.92, 24,758.40 and 14,162.88 is: 21,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.92 : 24,758.40 = 14,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.92/24,758.40 = 14,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.92x = 24,758.40 × 14,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.92x = 350,650,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,650,248.19/16,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.26

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