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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.41, 24,283.22 and 14,663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.41, 24,283.22 and 14,663.99 is: 21,953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.41 : 24,283.22 = 14,663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.41/24,283.22 = 14,663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.41x = 24,283.22 × 14,663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.41x = 356,088,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,088,882.64/16,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,953.14

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