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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.48, 24,197.76 and 14,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.48, 24,197.76 and 14,502.24 is: 21,850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.48 : 24,197.76 = 14,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.48/24,197.76 = 14,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.48x = 24,197.76 × 14,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.48x = 350,921,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,921,722.98/16,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.01

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