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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.78, 24,276.29 and 14,659.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.78, 24,276.29 and 14,659.37 is: 21,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.78 : 24,276.29 = 14,659.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.78/24,276.29 = 14,659.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.78x = 24,276.29 × 14,659.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.78x = 355,874,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,874,983.35/16,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,946.21

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