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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.61, 24,126.95 and 14,976.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.61, 24,126.95 and 14,976.29 is: 22,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.61 : 24,126.95 = 14,976.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.61/24,126.95 = 14,976.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.61x = 24,126.95 × 14,976.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.61x = 361,332,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,332,004.50/16,163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.66

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