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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.90, 24,004.35 and 14,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.90, 24,004.35 and 14,966.10 is: 22,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.90 : 24,004.35 = 14,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.90/24,004.35 = 14,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.90x = 24,004.35 × 14,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.90x = 359,251,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,251,502.54/16,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.15

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