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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.70, 24,574.77 and 14,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.70, 24,574.77 and 14,752.44 is: 22,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.70 : 24,574.77 = 14,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.70/24,574.77 = 14,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.70x = 24,574.77 × 14,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.70x = 362,537,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,537,819.94/16,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.99

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