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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.43, 24,296.69 and 14,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.43, 24,296.69 and 14,673.02 is: 21,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.43 : 24,296.69 = 14,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.43/24,296.69 = 14,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.43x = 24,296.69 × 14,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.43x = 356,505,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,505,733.50/16,229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.62

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