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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.80, 24,152.70 and 14,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.80, 24,152.70 and 14,834.60 is: 22,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.80 : 24,152.70 = 14,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.80/24,152.70 = 14,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.80x = 24,152.70 × 14,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.80x = 358,295,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,295,643.42/16,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.90

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