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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.10, 24,332.13 and 14,696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.10, 24,332.13 and 14,696.69 is: 22,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.10 : 24,332.13 = 14,696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.10/24,332.13 = 14,696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.10x = 24,332.13 × 14,696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.10x = 357,601,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,601,649.99/16,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.06

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