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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.08, 24,300.18 and 14,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.08, 24,300.18 and 14,654.84 is: 21,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.08 : 24,300.18 = 14,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.08/24,300.18 = 14,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.08x = 24,300.18 × 14,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.08x = 356,115,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,115,249.87/16,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.39

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