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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.85, 24,150.42 and 14,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.85, 24,150.42 and 14,731.74 is: 22,088.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.85 : 24,150.42 = 14,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.85/24,150.42 = 14,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.85x = 24,150.42 × 14,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.85x = 355,777,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,777,708.33/16,106.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,088.60

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