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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.78, 24,382.86 and 14,704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.78, 24,382.86 and 14,704.08 is: 22,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.78 : 24,382.86 = 14,704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.78/24,382.86 = 14,704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.78x = 24,382.86 × 14,704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.78x = 358,527,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,527,524.07/16,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.17

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