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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.40, 24,188.10 and 14,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.40, 24,188.10 and 14,861.80 is: 22,292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.40 : 24,188.10 = 14,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.40/24,188.10 = 14,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.40x = 24,188.10 × 14,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.40x = 359,478,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,478,704.58/16,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.70

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