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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.04, 24,380.27 and 14,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.04, 24,380.27 and 14,925.12 is: 22,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.04 : 24,380.27 = 14,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.04/24,380.27 = 14,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.04x = 24,380.27 × 14,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.04x = 363,878,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,878,455.38/16,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.60

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