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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.43, 24,154.61 and 14,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.43, 24,154.61 and 14,546.66 is: 21,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.43 : 24,154.61 = 14,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.43/24,154.61 = 14,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.43x = 24,154.61 × 14,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.43x = 351,368,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,368,705.60/16,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,824.92

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