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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.15, 24,136.82 and 14,940.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.15, 24,136.82 and 14,940.74 is: 22,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.15 : 24,136.82 = 14,940.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.15/24,136.82 = 14,940.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.15x = 24,136.82 × 14,940.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.15x = 360,621,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,621,756.66/16,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.16

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