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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.58, 24,114.54 and 14,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.58, 24,114.54 and 14,205.26 is: 21,182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.58 : 24,114.54 = 14,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.58/24,114.54 = 14,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.58x = 24,114.54 × 14,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.58x = 342,553,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,553,189.91/16,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.43

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