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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.07, 24,275.30 and 14,890.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.07, 24,275.30 and 14,890.94 is: 22,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.07 : 24,275.30 = 14,890.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.07/24,275.30 = 14,890.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.07x = 24,275.30 × 14,890.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.07x = 361,482,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,482,035.78/16,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.60

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