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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.76, 24,320.09 and 14,809.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.76, 24,320.09 and 14,809.86 is: 22,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.76 : 24,320.09 = 14,809.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.76/24,320.09 = 14,809.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.76x = 24,320.09 × 14,809.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.76x = 360,177,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,177,165.11/16,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.31

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