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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.55, 24,576.98 and 14,753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.55, 24,576.98 and 14,753.29 is: 22,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.55 : 24,576.98 = 14,753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.55/24,576.98 = 14,753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.55x = 24,576.98 × 14,753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.55x = 362,591,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,591,313.26/16,311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.11

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