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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.40, 24,218.10 and 14,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.40, 24,218.10 and 14,244.60 is: 21,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.40 : 24,218.10 = 14,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.40/24,218.10 = 14,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.40x = 24,218.10 × 14,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.40x = 344,977,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,977,147.26/16,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.90

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