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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.77, 24,373.84 and 14,698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.77, 24,373.84 and 14,698.06 is: 22,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.77 : 24,373.84 = 14,698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.77/24,373.84 = 14,698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.77x = 24,373.84 × 14,698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.77x = 358,248,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,248,162.75/16,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.13

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