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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.90, 24,394.35 and 14,736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.90, 24,394.35 and 14,736.90 is: 22,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.90 : 24,394.35 = 14,736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.90/24,394.35 = 14,736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.90x = 24,394.35 × 14,736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.90x = 359,497,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,497,096.52/16,293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,063.29

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