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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.30, 24,129.45 and 14,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.30, 24,129.45 and 14,919.90 is: 22,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.30 : 24,129.45 = 14,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.30/24,129.45 = 14,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.30x = 24,129.45 × 14,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.30x = 360,008,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,008,981.06/16,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,379.85

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