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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.20, 24,269.70 and 14,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.20, 24,269.70 and 14,462.60 is: 21,650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.20 : 24,269.70 = 14,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.20/24,269.70 = 14,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.20x = 24,269.70 × 14,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.20x = 351,002,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,002,963.22/16,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.54

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