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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.72, 24,069.24 and 14,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.72, 24,069.24 and 14,847.12 is: 22,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.72 : 24,069.24 = 14,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.72/24,069.24 = 14,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.72x = 24,069.24 × 14,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.72x = 357,358,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,358,894.59/16,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.58

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