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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.97, 24,179.40 and 14,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.97, 24,179.40 and 14,563.20 is: 21,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.97 : 24,179.40 = 14,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.97/24,179.40 = 14,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.97x = 24,179.40 × 14,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.97x = 352,129,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,129,438.08/16,115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,849.72

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