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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.60, 24,188.65 and 14,553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.60, 24,188.65 and 14,553.94 is: 21,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.60 : 24,188.65 = 14,553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.60/24,188.65 = 14,553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.60x = 24,188.65 × 14,553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.60x = 352,040,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,040,160.78/16,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.66

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