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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.30, 24,023.08 and 14,966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.30, 24,023.08 and 14,966.18 is: 22,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.30 : 24,023.08 = 14,966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.30/24,023.08 = 14,966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.30x = 24,023.08 × 14,966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.30x = 359,533,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,533,739.43/16,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,339.20

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