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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.56, 24,395.88 and 14,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.56, 24,395.88 and 14,793.84 is: 22,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.56 : 24,395.88 = 14,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.56/24,395.88 = 14,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.56x = 24,395.88 × 14,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.56x = 360,908,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,908,745.38/16,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.11

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