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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.04, 24,389.30 and 14,931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.04, 24,389.30 and 14,931.12 is: 22,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.04 : 24,389.30 = 14,931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.04/24,389.30 = 14,931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.04x = 24,389.30 × 14,931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.04x = 364,159,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,159,565.02/16,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,405.63

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