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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.11, 24,133.67 and 14,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.11, 24,133.67 and 14,980.80 is: 22,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.11 : 24,133.67 = 14,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.11/24,133.67 = 14,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.11x = 24,133.67 × 14,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.11x = 361,541,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,541,608.63/16,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.40

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