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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.58, 24,443.34 and 14,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.58, 24,443.34 and 14,951.70 is: 22,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.58 : 24,443.34 = 14,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.58/24,443.34 = 14,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.58x = 24,443.34 × 14,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.58x = 365,469,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,469,486.68/16,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.78

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