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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.29, 24,379.15 and 14,924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.29, 24,379.15 and 14,924.37 is: 22,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.29 : 24,379.15 = 14,924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.29/24,379.15 = 14,924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.29x = 24,379.15 × 14,924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.29x = 363,843,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,843,454.89/16,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.48

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