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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.10, 24,340.05 and 14,882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.10, 24,340.05 and 14,882.70 is: 22,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.10 : 24,340.05 = 14,882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.10/24,340.05 = 14,882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.10x = 24,340.05 × 14,882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.10x = 362,245,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,245,662.14/16,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.35

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