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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.52, 24,376.46 and 14,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.52, 24,376.46 and 14,699.82 is: 22,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.52 : 24,376.46 = 14,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.52/24,376.46 = 14,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.52x = 24,376.46 × 14,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.52x = 358,329,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,329,574.24/16,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.77

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