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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.60, 24,084.30 and 14,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.60, 24,084.30 and 14,712.20 is: 22,015.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.60 : 24,084.30 = 14,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.60/24,084.30 = 14,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.60x = 24,084.30 × 14,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.60x = 354,333,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,333,038.46/16,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.65

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