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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.65, 24,143.61 and 14,945.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.65, 24,143.61 and 14,945.25 is: 22,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.65 : 24,143.61 = 14,945.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.65/24,143.61 = 14,945.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.65x = 24,143.61 × 14,945.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.65x = 360,832,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,832,287.35/16,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.98

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