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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.13, 24,291.99 and 14,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.13, 24,291.99 and 14,245.20 is: 21,338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.13 : 24,291.99 = 14,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.13/24,291.99 = 14,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.13x = 24,291.99 × 14,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.13x = 346,044,255.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,044,255.95/16,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,338.19

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