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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.58, 24,438.84 and 14,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.58, 24,438.84 and 14,948.70 is: 22,398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.58 : 24,438.84 = 14,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.58/24,438.84 = 14,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.58x = 24,438.84 × 14,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.58x = 365,328,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,328,887.51/16,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.28

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