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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.01, 24,210.86 and 14,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.01, 24,210.86 and 14,844.33 is: 22,272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.01 : 24,210.86 = 14,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.01/24,210.86 = 14,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.01x = 24,210.86 × 14,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.01x = 359,393,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,393,921.20/16,136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.79

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