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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.43, 24,122.57 and 14,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.43, 24,122.57 and 14,134.10 is: 21,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.43 : 24,122.57 = 14,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.43/24,122.57 = 14,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.43x = 24,122.57 × 14,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.43x = 340,950,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,950,731.36/16,123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.29

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