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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.68, 24,072.72 and 14,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.68, 24,072.72 and 14,871.28 is: 22,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.68 : 24,072.72 = 14,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.68/24,072.72 = 14,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.68x = 24,072.72 × 14,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.68x = 357,992,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,992,159.48/16,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,321.94

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