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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.62, 24,480.71 and 14,933.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.62, 24,480.71 and 14,933.42 is: 22,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.62 : 24,480.71 = 14,933.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.62/24,480.71 = 14,933.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.62x = 24,480.71 × 14,933.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.62x = 365,580,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,580,724.33/16,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.70

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