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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.28, 24,373.09 and 14,697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.28, 24,373.09 and 14,697.56 is: 22,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.28 : 24,373.09 = 14,697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.28/24,373.09 = 14,697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.28x = 24,373.09 × 14,697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.28x = 358,224,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,224,952.66/16,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.38

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