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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.60, 24,312.30 and 14,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.60, 24,312.30 and 14,009.80 is: 21,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.60 : 24,312.30 = 14,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.60/24,312.30 = 14,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.60x = 24,312.30 × 14,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.60x = 340,610,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,610,460.54/16,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.15

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