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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.43, 24,684.89 and 14,212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.43, 24,684.89 and 14,212.33 is: 21,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.43 : 24,684.89 = 14,212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.43/24,684.89 = 14,212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.43x = 24,684.89 × 14,212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.43x = 350,829,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,829,669.92/16,537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.28

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