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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.85, 24,152.42 and 14,992.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.85, 24,152.42 and 14,992.91 is: 22,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.85 : 24,152.42 = 14,992.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.85/24,152.42 = 14,992.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.85x = 24,152.42 × 14,992.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.85x = 362,115,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,115,137.49/16,090.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.41

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