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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.15, 24,204.57 and 14,985.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.15, 24,204.57 and 14,985.75 is: 22,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.15 : 24,204.57 = 14,985.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.15/24,204.57 = 14,985.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.15x = 24,204.57 × 14,985.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.15x = 362,723,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,723,634.88/16,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.95

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