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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.03, 24,310.01 and 14,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.03, 24,310.01 and 14,803.12 is: 22,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.03 : 24,310.01 = 14,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.03/24,310.01 = 14,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.03x = 24,310.01 × 14,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.03x = 359,863,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,863,979.36/16,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.22

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