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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.08, 24,291.72 and 14,845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.08, 24,291.72 and 14,845.56 is: 22,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.08 : 24,291.72 = 14,845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.08/24,291.72 = 14,845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.08x = 24,291.72 × 14,845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.08x = 360,624,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,624,186.76/16,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.68

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