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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.85, 24,153.93 and 14,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.85, 24,153.93 and 14,993.91 is: 22,505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.85 : 24,153.93 = 14,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.85/24,153.93 = 14,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.85x = 24,153.93 × 14,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.85x = 362,161,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,161,852.57/16,091.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.92

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