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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.60, 24,006.90 and 14,911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.60, 24,006.90 and 14,911.10 is: 22,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.60 : 24,006.90 = 14,911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.60/24,006.90 = 14,911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.60x = 24,006.90 × 14,911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.60x = 357,969,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,969,286.59/16,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.65

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