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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.08, 24,214.68 and 14,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.08, 24,214.68 and 14,597.84 is: 21,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.08 : 24,214.68 = 14,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.08/24,214.68 = 14,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.08x = 24,214.68 × 14,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.08x = 353,482,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,482,024.29/16,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.88

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