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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.84, 24,379.38 and 14,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.84, 24,379.38 and 14,947.74 is: 22,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.84 : 24,379.38 = 14,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.84/24,379.38 = 14,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.84x = 24,379.38 × 14,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.84x = 364,416,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,416,633.60/16,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.90

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