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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.20, 24,228.30 and 14,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.20, 24,228.30 and 14,013.80 is: 21,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.20 : 24,228.30 = 14,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.20/24,228.30 = 14,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.20x = 24,228.30 × 14,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.20x = 339,530,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,530,550.54/16,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.70

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