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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.80, 24,377.70 and 14,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.80, 24,377.70 and 14,984.60 is: 22,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.80 : 24,377.70 = 14,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.80/24,377.70 = 14,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.80x = 24,377.70 × 14,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.80x = 365,290,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,290,083.42/16,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,476.90

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