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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.99, 24,170.24 and 14,452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.99, 24,170.24 and 14,452.41 is: 21,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.99 : 24,170.24 = 14,452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.99/24,170.24 = 14,452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.99x = 24,170.24 × 14,452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.99x = 349,318,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,318,146.02/16,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.95

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