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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.07, 24,276.79 and 14,891.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.07, 24,276.79 and 14,891.94 is: 22,204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.07 : 24,276.79 = 14,891.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.07/24,276.79 = 14,891.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.07x = 24,276.79 × 14,891.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.07x = 361,528,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,528,518.69/16,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,204.08

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