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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.65, 24,134.56 and 14,939.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.65, 24,134.56 and 14,939.24 is: 22,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.65 : 24,134.56 = 14,939.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.65/24,134.56 = 14,939.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.65x = 24,134.56 × 14,939.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.65x = 360,551,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,551,826.11/16,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.91

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