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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.29, 24,377.65 and 14,923.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.29, 24,377.65 and 14,923.37 is: 22,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.29 : 24,377.65 = 14,923.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.29/24,377.65 = 14,923.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.29x = 24,377.65 × 14,923.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.29x = 363,796,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,796,531.48/16,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.98

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