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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.40, 24,294.42 and 14,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.40, 24,294.42 and 14,143.80 is: 21,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.40 : 24,294.42 = 14,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.40/24,294.42 = 14,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.40x = 24,294.42 × 14,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.40x = 343,615,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,615,417.60/16,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.07

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