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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.70, 24,004.05 and 14,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.70, 24,004.05 and 14,836.30 is: 22,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.70 : 24,004.05 = 14,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.70/24,004.05 = 14,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.70x = 24,004.05 × 14,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.70x = 356,131,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,131,287.02/16,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.45

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