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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.86, 24,797.97 and 14,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.86, 24,797.97 and 14,189.06 is: 21,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.86 : 24,797.97 = 14,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.86/24,797.97 = 14,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.86x = 24,797.97 × 14,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.86x = 351,859,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,859,760.22/16,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.63

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