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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.20, 24,022.80 and 14,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.20, 24,022.80 and 14,848.80 is: 22,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.20 : 24,022.80 = 14,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.20/24,022.80 = 14,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.20x = 24,022.80 × 14,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.20x = 356,709,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,709,752.64/16,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.20

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