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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.16, 24,220.32 and 14,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.16, 24,220.32 and 14,608.96 is: 21,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.16 : 24,220.32 = 14,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.16/24,220.32 = 14,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.16x = 24,220.32 × 14,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.16x = 353,833,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,833,686.07/16,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.01

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