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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.15, 24,206.08 and 14,986.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.15, 24,206.08 and 14,986.75 is: 22,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.15 : 24,206.08 = 14,986.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.15/24,206.08 = 14,986.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.15x = 24,206.08 × 14,986.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.15x = 362,770,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,770,469.44/16,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.46

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