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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.38, 24,492.29 and 14,988.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.38, 24,492.29 and 14,988.06 is: 22,451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.38 : 24,492.29 = 14,988.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.38/24,492.29 = 14,988.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.38x = 24,492.29 × 14,988.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.38x = 367,091,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,091,912.06/16,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.58

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