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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.90, 24,315.45 and 14,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.90, 24,315.45 and 14,672.70 is: 21,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.90 : 24,315.45 = 14,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.90/24,315.45 = 14,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.90x = 24,315.45 × 14,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.90x = 356,773,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,773,303.22/16,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.18

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