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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.56, 24,190.40 and 14,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.56, 24,190.40 and 14,112.04 is: 21,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.56 : 24,190.40 = 14,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.56/24,190.40 = 14,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.56x = 24,190.40 × 14,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.56x = 341,375,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,375,892.42/16,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.56

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