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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.12, 24,218.14 and 14,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.12, 24,218.14 and 14,297 is: 21,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.12 : 24,218.14 = 14,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.12/24,218.14 = 14,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.12x = 24,218.14 × 14,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.12x = 346,246,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,246,747.58/16,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,460.53

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