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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.05, 24,168.85 and 14,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.05, 24,168.85 and 14,451.48 is: 21,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.05 : 24,168.85 = 14,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.05/24,168.85 = 14,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.05x = 24,168.85 × 14,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.05x = 349,275,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,275,616.27/16,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.58

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