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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.15, 24,197.02 and 14,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.15, 24,197.02 and 14,980.74 is: 22,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.15 : 24,197.02 = 14,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.15/24,197.02 = 14,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.15x = 24,197.02 × 14,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.15x = 362,489,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,489,265.39/16,051.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.38

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