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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.92, 24,272.96 and 14,881.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.92, 24,272.96 and 14,881.68 is: 22,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.92 : 24,272.96 = 14,881.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.92/24,272.96 = 14,881.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.92x = 24,272.96 × 14,881.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.92x = 361,222,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,222,423.37/16,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,306.05

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