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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.53, 24,373.47 and 14,697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.53, 24,373.47 and 14,697.81 is: 22,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.53 : 24,373.47 = 14,697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.53/24,373.47 = 14,697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.53x = 24,373.47 × 14,697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.53x = 358,236,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,236,557.61/16,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.75

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