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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.60, 24,347.88 and 14,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.60, 24,347.88 and 14,707.19 is: 22,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.60 : 24,347.88 = 14,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.60/24,347.88 = 14,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.60x = 24,347.88 × 14,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.60x = 358,088,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,088,775.52/16,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.81

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