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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.06, 24,471.06 and 14,787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.06, 24,471.06 and 14,787.74 is: 22,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.06 : 24,471.06 = 14,787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.06/24,471.06 = 14,787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.06x = 24,471.06 × 14,787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.06x = 361,871,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,871,550.45/16,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.80

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