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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.70, 24,277.65 and 14,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.70, 24,277.65 and 14,445.10 is: 21,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.70 : 24,277.65 = 14,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.70/24,277.65 = 14,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.70x = 24,277.65 × 14,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.70x = 350,693,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,693,082.02/16,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.81

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