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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.40, 24,149.10 and 14,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.40, 24,149.10 and 14,252.60 is: 21,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.40 : 24,149.10 = 14,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.40/24,149.10 = 14,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.40x = 24,149.10 × 14,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.40x = 344,187,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,187,462.66/16,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.90

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