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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.10, 24,333.63 and 14,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.10, 24,333.63 and 14,697.69 is: 22,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.10 : 24,333.63 = 14,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.10/24,333.63 = 14,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.10x = 24,333.63 × 14,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.10x = 357,648,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,648,150.31/16,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.57

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