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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.38, 24,490.79 and 14,987.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.38, 24,490.79 and 14,987.06 is: 22,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.38 : 24,490.79 = 14,987.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.38/24,490.79 = 14,987.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.38x = 24,490.79 × 14,987.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.38x = 367,045,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,045,027.59/16,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.08

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