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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.12, 24,221.14 and 14,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.12, 24,221.14 and 14,299 is: 21,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.12 : 24,221.14 = 14,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.12/24,221.14 = 14,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.12x = 24,221.14 × 14,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.12x = 346,338,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,338,080.86/16,136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,463.53

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