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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.49, 24,169.49 and 14,451.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.49, 24,169.49 and 14,451.91 is: 21,534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.49 : 24,169.49 = 14,451.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.49/24,169.49 = 14,451.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.49x = 24,169.49 × 14,451.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.49x = 349,295,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,295,294.23/16,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.20

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