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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.16, 24,214.32 and 14,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.16, 24,214.32 and 14,604.96 is: 21,884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.16 : 24,214.32 = 14,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.16/24,214.32 = 14,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.16x = 24,214.32 × 14,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.16x = 353,649,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,649,175.03/16,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,884.01

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