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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.40, 24,281.10 and 14,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.40, 24,281.10 and 14,729.40 is: 22,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.40 : 24,281.10 = 14,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.40/24,281.10 = 14,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.40x = 24,281.10 × 14,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.40x = 357,646,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,646,034.34/16,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.10

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