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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.68, 24,301.01 and 14,943.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.68, 24,301.01 and 14,943.15 is: 22,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.68 : 24,301.01 = 14,943.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.68/24,301.01 = 14,943.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.68x = 24,301.01 × 14,943.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.68x = 363,133,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,133,674.94/16,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.73

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