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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.88, 24,494.54 and 14,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.88, 24,494.54 and 14,989.56 is: 22,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.88 : 24,494.54 = 14,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.88/24,494.54 = 14,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.88x = 24,494.54 × 14,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.88x = 367,162,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,162,377.00/16,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.83

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