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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.66, 24,145.11 and 14,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.66, 24,145.11 and 14,946.24 is: 22,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.66 : 24,145.11 = 14,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.66/24,145.11 = 14,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.66x = 24,145.11 × 14,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.66x = 360,878,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,878,608.89/16,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.45

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