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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.19, 24,212.97 and 14,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.19, 24,212.97 and 14,251.89 is: 21,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.19 : 24,212.97 = 14,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.19/24,212.97 = 14,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.19x = 24,212.97 × 14,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.19x = 345,080,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,080,585.01/16,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.76

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