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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.21, 24,199.63 and 14,587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.21, 24,199.63 and 14,587.97 is: 21,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.21 : 24,199.63 = 14,587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.21/24,199.63 = 14,587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.21x = 24,199.63 × 14,587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.21x = 353,023,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,023,318.98/16,130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.85

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