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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.62, 24,137.19 and 14,808.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.62, 24,137.19 and 14,808.42 is: 22,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.62 : 24,137.19 = 14,808.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.62/24,137.19 = 14,808.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.62x = 24,137.19 × 14,808.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.62x = 357,433,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,433,647.14/16,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.45

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