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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.10, 24,331.05 and 14,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.10, 24,331.05 and 14,022.30 is: 21,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.10 : 24,331.05 = 14,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.10/24,331.05 = 14,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.10x = 24,331.05 × 14,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.10x = 341,177,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,177,282.42/16,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.91

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