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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.14, 24,294.98 and 14,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.14, 24,294.98 and 14,247.20 is: 21,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.14 : 24,294.98 = 14,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.14/24,294.98 = 14,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.14x = 24,294.98 × 14,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.14x = 346,135,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,135,439.06/16,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.17

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