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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.09, 24,493.34 and 14,988.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.09, 24,493.34 and 14,988.77 is: 22,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.09 : 24,493.34 = 14,988.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.09/24,493.34 = 14,988.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.09x = 24,493.34 × 14,988.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.09x = 367,124,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,124,917.33/16,351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.63

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