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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.08, 24,162 and 14,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.08, 24,162 and 14,562.84 is: 21,848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.08 : 24,162 = 14,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.08/24,162 = 14,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.08x = 24,162 × 14,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.08x = 351,867,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,867,340.08/16,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.22

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