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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.34, 24,203.79 and 14,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.34, 24,203.79 and 14,303.16 is: 21,438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.34 : 24,203.79 = 14,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.34/24,203.79 = 14,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.34x = 24,203.79 × 14,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.34x = 346,190,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,190,680.98/16,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,438.16

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