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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.10, 24,345.63 and 14,705.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.10, 24,345.63 and 14,705.69 is: 22,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.10 : 24,345.63 = 14,705.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.10/24,345.63 = 14,705.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.10x = 24,345.63 × 14,705.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.10x = 358,019,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,019,165.91/16,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.56

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