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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.70, 24,577.78 and 14,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.70, 24,577.78 and 14,754.44 is: 22,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.70 : 24,577.78 = 14,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.70/24,577.78 = 14,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.70x = 24,577.78 × 14,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.70x = 362,631,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,631,380.34/16,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.00

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