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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.36, 24,075.89 and 14,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.36, 24,075.89 and 14,974.92 is: 22,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.36 : 24,075.89 = 14,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.36/24,075.89 = 14,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.36x = 24,075.89 × 14,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.36x = 360,534,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,534,526.68/16,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.07

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