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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.54, 24,379.53 and 14,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.54, 24,379.53 and 14,924.62 is: 22,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.54 : 24,379.53 = 14,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.54/24,379.53 = 14,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.54x = 24,379.53 × 14,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.54x = 363,855,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,855,024.51/16,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.85

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