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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094, 24,125.88 and 14,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094, 24,125.88 and 14,651.12 is: 21,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094 : 24,125.88 = 14,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094/24,125.88 = 14,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094x = 24,125.88 × 14,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094x = 353,471,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,471,162.99/16,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.92

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