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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.77, 24,372.34 and 14,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.77, 24,372.34 and 14,697.06 is: 22,009.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.77 : 24,372.34 = 14,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.77/24,372.34 = 14,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.77x = 24,372.34 × 14,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.77x = 358,201,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,201,834.95/16,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.64

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