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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.60, 24,138.90 and 14,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.60, 24,138.90 and 14,999.10 is: 22,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.60 : 24,138.90 = 14,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.60/24,138.90 = 14,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.60x = 24,138.90 × 14,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.60x = 362,061,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,061,774.99/16,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.65

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