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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.85, 24,786.28 and 14,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.85, 24,786.28 and 14,863.30 is: 22,271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.85 : 24,786.28 = 14,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.85/24,786.28 = 14,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.85x = 24,786.28 × 14,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.85x = 368,405,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,405,915.52/16,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.14

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