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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.50, 24,170.98 and 14,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.50, 24,170.98 and 14,452.90 is: 21,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.50 : 24,170.98 = 14,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.50/24,170.98 = 14,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.50x = 24,170.98 × 14,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.50x = 349,340,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,340,756.84/16,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.66

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