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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.65, 24,200.79 and 14,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.65, 24,200.79 and 14,983.24 is: 22,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.65 : 24,200.79 = 14,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.65/24,200.79 = 14,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.65x = 24,200.79 × 14,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.65x = 362,606,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,606,244.76/16,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.15

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