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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.26, 24,360.05 and 14,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.26, 24,360.05 and 14,747.62 is: 22,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.26 : 24,360.05 = 14,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.26/24,360.05 = 14,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.26x = 24,360.05 × 14,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.26x = 359,252,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,252,760.58/16,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.99

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