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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.61, 24,128.44 and 14,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.61, 24,128.44 and 14,977.29 is: 22,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.61 : 24,128.44 = 14,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.61/24,128.44 = 14,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.61x = 24,128.44 × 14,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.61x = 361,378,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,378,643.13/16,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.16

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