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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.60, 24,325.38 and 14,692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.60, 24,325.38 and 14,692.19 is: 21,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.60 : 24,325.38 = 14,692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.60/24,325.38 = 14,692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.60x = 24,325.38 × 14,692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.60x = 357,392,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,392,983.16/16,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.31

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