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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.07, 24,278.28 and 14,892.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.07, 24,278.28 and 14,892.94 is: 22,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.07 : 24,278.28 = 14,892.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.07/24,278.28 = 14,892.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.07x = 24,278.28 × 14,892.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.07x = 361,574,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,574,967.34/16,283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.58

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