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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.36, 24,062.48 and 14,965.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.36, 24,062.48 and 14,965.92 is: 22,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.36 : 24,062.48 = 14,965.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.36/24,062.48 = 14,965.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.36x = 24,062.48 × 14,965.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.36x = 360,117,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,117,150.68/16,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,340.66

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