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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.77, 24,376.84 and 14,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.77, 24,376.84 and 14,700.06 is: 22,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.77 : 24,376.84 = 14,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.77/24,376.84 = 14,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.77x = 24,376.84 × 14,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.77x = 358,341,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,341,010.61/16,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.13

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