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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.08, 24,527.88 and 14,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.08, 24,527.88 and 14,994.36 is: 22,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.08 : 24,527.88 = 14,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.08/24,527.88 = 14,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.08x = 24,527.88 × 14,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.08x = 367,779,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,779,862.76/16,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.50

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