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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.62, 24,479.21 and 14,932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.62, 24,479.21 and 14,932.42 is: 22,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.62 : 24,479.21 = 14,932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.62/24,479.21 = 14,932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.62x = 24,479.21 × 14,932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.62x = 365,533,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,533,821.12/16,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.20

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