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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.31, 24,295.01 and 14,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.31, 24,295.01 and 14,671.89 is: 21,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.31 : 24,295.01 = 14,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.31/24,295.01 = 14,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.31x = 24,295.01 × 14,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.31x = 356,453,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,453,640.91/16,228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.93

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