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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.14, 24,296.48 and 14,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.14, 24,296.48 and 14,248.20 is: 21,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.14 : 24,296.48 = 14,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.14/24,296.48 = 14,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.14x = 24,296.48 × 14,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.14x = 346,181,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,181,106.34/16,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.67

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