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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.24, 24,746.46 and 14,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.24, 24,746.46 and 14,310.66 is: 21,447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.24 : 24,746.46 = 14,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.24/24,746.46 = 14,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.24x = 24,746.46 × 14,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.24x = 354,138,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,138,175.26/16,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.01

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