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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.58, 24,210.93 and 14,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.58, 24,210.93 and 14,595.34 is: 21,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.58 : 24,210.93 = 14,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.58/24,210.93 = 14,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.58x = 24,210.93 × 14,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.58x = 353,366,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,366,755.07/16,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.13

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