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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.93, 24,149.36 and 14,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.93, 24,149.36 and 14,543.16 is: 21,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.93 : 24,149.36 = 14,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.93/24,149.36 = 14,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.93x = 24,149.36 × 14,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.93x = 351,208,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,208,006.38/16,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.68

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