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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.08, 22,914.36 and 14,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.08, 22,914.36 and 14,376.24 is: 19,826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.08 : 22,914.36 = 14,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.08/22,914.36 = 14,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.08x = 22,914.36 × 14,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.08x = 329,422,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,422,338.81/16,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.71

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