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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.15, 24,203.06 and 14,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.15, 24,203.06 and 14,984.75 is: 22,589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.15 : 24,203.06 = 14,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.15/24,203.06 = 14,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.15x = 24,203.06 × 14,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.15x = 362,676,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,676,803.34/16,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.44

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