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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.88, 24,159.42 and 14,737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.88, 24,159.42 and 14,737.74 is: 22,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.88 : 24,159.42 = 14,737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.88/24,159.42 = 14,737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.88x = 24,159.42 × 14,737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.88x = 356,055,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,055,250.51/16,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.55

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