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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.08, 24,430.59 and 14,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.08, 24,430.59 and 14,943.20 is: 22,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.08 : 24,430.59 = 14,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.08/24,430.59 = 14,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.08x = 24,430.59 × 14,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.08x = 365,071,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,071,192.49/16,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.03

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