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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.16, 24,375.96 and 14,922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.16, 24,375.96 and 14,922.24 is: 22,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.16 : 24,375.96 = 14,922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.16/24,375.96 = 14,922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.16x = 24,375.96 × 14,922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.16x = 363,743,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,743,925.35/16,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.29

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