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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.15, 24,141.35 and 14,943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.15, 24,141.35 and 14,943.75 is: 22,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.15 : 24,141.35 = 14,943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.15/24,141.35 = 14,943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.15x = 24,141.35 × 14,943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.15x = 360,762,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,762,224.34/16,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.72

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