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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.93, 24,715.51 and 14,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.93, 24,715.51 and 14,904.68 is: 22,320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.93 : 24,715.51 = 14,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.93/24,715.51 = 14,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.93x = 24,715.51 × 14,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.93x = 368,376,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,376,836.24/16,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.56

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