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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.71, 24,373.74 and 14,697.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.71, 24,373.74 and 14,697.99 is: 22,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.71 : 24,373.74 = 14,697.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.71/24,373.74 = 14,697.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.71x = 24,373.74 × 14,697.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.71x = 358,244,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,244,986.78/16,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.03

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