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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.53, 24,275.91 and 14,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.53, 24,275.91 and 14,659.12 is: 21,945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.53 : 24,275.91 = 14,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.53/24,275.91 = 14,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.53x = 24,275.91 × 14,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.53x = 355,863,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,863,417.11/16,215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.84

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