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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.12, 24,227.14 and 14,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.12, 24,227.14 and 14,303 is: 21,469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.12 : 24,227.14 = 14,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.12/24,227.14 = 14,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.12x = 24,227.14 × 14,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.12x = 346,520,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,520,783.42/16,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.53

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