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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.44, 24,321.64 and 12,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.44, 24,321.64 and 12,522.04 is: 18,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.44 : 24,321.64 = 12,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.44/24,321.64 = 12,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.44x = 24,321.64 × 12,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.44x = 304,556,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,556,548.95/16,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.04

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