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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.40, 24,143.10 and 14,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.40, 24,143.10 and 14,637.40 is: 21,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.40 : 24,143.10 = 14,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.40/24,143.10 = 14,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.40x = 24,143.10 × 14,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.40x = 353,392,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,392,211.94/16,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.10

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