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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.65, 24,140.59 and 14,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.65, 24,140.59 and 14,943.24 is: 22,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.65 : 24,140.59 = 14,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.65/24,140.59 = 14,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.65x = 24,140.59 × 14,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.65x = 360,738,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,738,630.11/16,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.95

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