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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.15, 24,195.51 and 14,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.15, 24,195.51 and 14,979.74 is: 22,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.15 : 24,195.51 = 14,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.15/24,195.51 = 14,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.15x = 24,195.51 × 14,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.15x = 362,442,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,442,327.99/16,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.87

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