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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.84, 24,380.87 and 14,948.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.84, 24,380.87 and 14,948.74 is: 22,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.84 : 24,380.87 = 14,948.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.84/24,380.87 = 14,948.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.84x = 24,380.87 × 14,948.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.84x = 364,463,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,463,286.60/16,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.39

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