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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.83, 24,208.07 and 14,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.83, 24,208.07 and 14,593.59 is: 21,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.83 : 24,208.07 = 14,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.83/24,208.07 = 14,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.83x = 24,208.07 × 14,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.83x = 353,282,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,282,575.30/16,135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,894.29

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