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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.71, 24,375.24 and 14,698.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.71, 24,375.24 and 14,698.99 is: 22,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.71 : 24,375.24 = 14,698.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.71/24,375.24 = 14,698.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.71x = 24,375.24 × 14,698.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.71x = 358,291,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,291,409.01/16,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.52

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