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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.74, 24,140.93 and 14,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.74, 24,140.93 and 14,439.12 is: 21,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.74 : 24,140.93 = 14,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.74/24,140.93 = 14,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.74x = 24,140.93 × 14,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.74x = 348,573,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,573,712.99/16,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.32

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