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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.60, 24,246.90 and 14,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.60, 24,246.90 and 14,609.40 is: 21,914.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.60 : 24,246.90 = 14,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.60/24,246.90 = 14,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.60x = 24,246.90 × 14,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.60x = 354,232,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,232,660.86/16,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,914.10

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