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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.08, 24,522.12 and 14,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.08, 24,522.12 and 14,996.24 is: 22,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.08 : 24,522.12 = 14,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.08/24,522.12 = 14,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.08x = 24,522.12 × 14,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.08x = 367,739,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,739,596.83/16,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.61

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