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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.36, 24,074.40 and 14,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.36, 24,074.40 and 14,973.92 is: 22,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.36 : 24,074.40 = 14,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.36/24,074.40 = 14,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.36x = 24,074.40 × 14,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.36x = 360,488,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,488,139.65/16,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,352.58

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