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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.55, 24,434.37 and 14,945.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.55, 24,434.37 and 14,945.67 is: 22,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.55 : 24,434.37 = 14,945.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.55/24,434.37 = 14,945.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.55x = 24,434.37 × 14,945.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.55x = 365,188,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,188,030.68/16,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.80

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