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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.10, 24,362.55 and 14,897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.10, 24,362.55 and 14,897.70 is: 22,293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.10 : 24,362.55 = 14,897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.10/24,362.55 = 14,897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.10x = 24,362.55 × 14,897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.10x = 362,945,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,945,961.14/16,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.84

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