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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.15, 24,135.31 and 14,939.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.15, 24,135.31 and 14,939.74 is: 22,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.15 : 24,135.31 = 14,939.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.15/24,135.31 = 14,939.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.15x = 24,135.31 × 14,939.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.15x = 360,575,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,575,135.54/16,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.66

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