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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.93, 24,698.25 and 14,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.93, 24,698.25 and 14,291.40 is: 21,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.93 : 24,698.25 = 14,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.93/24,698.25 = 14,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.93x = 24,698.25 × 14,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.93x = 352,972,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,972,508.30/16,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.89

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