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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.04, 24,276.66 and 14,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.04, 24,276.66 and 14,659.62 is: 21,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.04 : 24,276.66 = 14,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.04/24,276.66 = 14,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.04x = 24,276.66 × 14,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.04x = 355,886,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,886,610.47/16,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,946.59

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