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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.58, 24,289.47 and 14,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.58, 24,289.47 and 14,844.06 is: 22,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.58 : 24,289.47 = 14,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.58/24,289.47 = 14,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.58x = 24,289.47 × 14,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.58x = 360,554,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,554,350.05/16,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.43

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