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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.25, 24,060.46 and 14,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.25, 24,060.46 and 14,849.22 is: 22,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.25 : 24,060.46 = 14,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.25/24,060.46 = 14,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.25x = 24,060.46 × 14,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.25x = 357,279,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,279,144.79/16,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.62

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