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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.15, 24,198.53 and 14,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.15, 24,198.53 and 14,981.74 is: 22,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.15 : 24,198.53 = 14,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.15/24,198.53 = 14,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.15x = 24,198.53 × 14,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.15x = 362,536,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,536,084.84/16,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.89

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