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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.36, 24,083.34 and 14,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.36, 24,083.34 and 14,979.92 is: 22,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.36 : 24,083.34 = 14,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.36/24,083.34 = 14,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.36x = 24,083.34 × 14,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.36x = 360,766,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,766,506.53/16,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.52

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