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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.70, 24,005.55 and 14,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.70, 24,005.55 and 14,837.30 is: 22,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.70 : 24,005.55 = 14,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.70/24,005.55 = 14,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.70x = 24,005.55 × 14,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.70x = 356,177,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,177,547.02/16,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.95

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