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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.53, 24,312.24 and 14,804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.53, 24,312.24 and 14,804.63 is: 22,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.53 : 24,312.24 = 14,804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.53/24,312.24 = 14,804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.53x = 24,312.24 × 14,804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.53x = 359,933,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,933,596.11/16,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.46

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