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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.42, 24,062.13 and 14,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.42, 24,062.13 and 14,171.90 is: 21,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.42 : 24,062.13 = 14,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.42/24,062.13 = 14,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.42x = 24,062.13 × 14,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.42x = 341,006,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,006,100.15/16,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.63

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