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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.66, 24,124.08 and 14,674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.66, 24,124.08 and 14,674.85 is: 21,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.66 : 24,124.08 = 14,674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.66/24,124.08 = 14,674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.66x = 24,124.08 × 14,674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.66x = 354,017,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,017,255.39/16,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.32

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