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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.58, 24,209.43 and 14,594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.58, 24,209.43 and 14,594.34 is: 21,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.58 : 24,209.43 = 14,594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.58/24,209.43 = 14,594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.58x = 24,209.43 × 14,594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.58x = 353,320,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,320,652.63/16,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.63

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