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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.65, 24,202.31 and 14,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.65, 24,202.31 and 14,984.25 is: 22,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.65 : 24,202.31 = 14,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.65/24,202.31 = 14,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.65x = 24,202.31 × 14,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.65x = 362,653,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,653,388.70/16,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.68

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