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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.20, 24,193.80 and 14,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.20, 24,193.80 and 14,926.35 is: 22,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.20 : 24,193.80 = 14,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.20/24,193.80 = 14,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.20x = 24,193.80 × 14,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.20x = 361,125,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,125,126.63/16,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.53

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