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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.59, 24,184.17 and 14,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.59, 24,184.17 and 14,550.94 is: 21,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.59 : 24,184.17 = 14,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.59/24,184.17 = 14,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.59x = 24,184.17 × 14,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.59x = 351,902,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,902,436.85/16,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.20

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