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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.20, 24,233.70 and 14,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.20, 24,233.70 and 14,438.60 is: 21,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.20 : 24,233.70 = 14,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.20/24,233.70 = 14,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.20x = 24,233.70 × 14,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.20x = 349,900,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,900,700.82/16,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.55

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