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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.54, 24,382.52 and 14,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.54, 24,382.52 and 14,926.62 is: 22,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.54 : 24,382.52 = 14,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.54/24,382.52 = 14,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.54x = 24,382.52 × 14,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.54x = 363,948,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,948,610.68/16,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.85

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