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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.18, 24,205.51 and 14,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.18, 24,205.51 and 14,246.88 is: 21,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.18 : 24,205.51 = 14,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.18/24,205.51 = 14,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.18x = 24,205.51 × 14,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.18x = 344,852,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,852,996.31/16,215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.29

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