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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.60, 24,165.90 and 14,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.60, 24,165.90 and 14,555.40 is: 21,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.60 : 24,165.90 = 14,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.60/24,165.90 = 14,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.60x = 24,165.90 × 14,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.60x = 351,744,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,744,340.86/16,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.10

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