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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.22, 24,205.64 and 14,591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.22, 24,205.64 and 14,591.98 is: 21,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.22 : 24,205.64 = 14,591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.22/24,205.64 = 14,591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.22x = 24,205.64 × 14,591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.22x = 353,208,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,208,214.77/16,134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.87

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