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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.65, 24,199.28 and 14,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.65, 24,199.28 and 14,982.24 is: 22,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.65 : 24,199.28 = 14,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.65/24,199.28 = 14,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.65x = 24,199.28 × 14,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.65x = 362,559,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,559,420.79/16,052.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.64

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