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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.08, 24,238.44 and 14,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.08, 24,238.44 and 14,613.84 is: 21,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.08 : 24,238.44 = 14,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.08/24,238.44 = 14,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.08x = 24,238.44 × 14,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.08x = 354,216,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,216,684.01/16,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.67

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