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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.84, 24,159.40 and 14,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.84, 24,159.40 and 14,737.76 is: 22,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.84 : 24,159.40 = 14,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.84/24,159.40 = 14,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.84x = 24,159.40 × 14,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.84x = 356,055,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,055,438.94/16,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.62

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