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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.30, 24,255.27 and 13,972.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.30, 24,255.27 and 13,972.14 is: 20,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.30 : 24,255.27 = 13,972.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.30/24,255.27 = 13,972.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.30x = 24,255.27 × 13,972.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.30x = 338,898,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,898,028.18/16,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,958.05

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