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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.20, 24,325.80 and 14,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.20, 24,325.80 and 14,057.20 is: 21,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.20 : 24,325.80 = 14,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.20/24,325.80 = 14,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.20x = 24,325.80 × 14,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.20x = 341,952,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,952,635.76/16,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.80

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