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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.70, 24,218.55 and 14,136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.70, 24,218.55 and 14,136.90 is: 21,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.70 : 24,218.55 = 14,136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.70/24,218.55 = 14,136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.70x = 24,218.55 × 14,136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.70x = 342,375,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,375,219.50/16,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.35

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