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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.34, 24,340.43 and 14,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.34, 24,340.43 and 14,130.27 is: 21,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.34 : 24,340.43 = 14,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.34/24,340.43 = 14,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.34x = 24,340.43 × 14,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.34x = 343,936,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,936,883.14/16,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.52

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