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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.29, 24,389.68 and 14,931.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.29, 24,389.68 and 14,931.37 is: 22,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.29 : 24,389.68 = 14,931.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.29/24,389.68 = 14,931.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.29x = 24,389.68 × 14,931.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.29x = 364,171,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,171,261.60/16,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,406.00

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