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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.70, 24,221.18 and 14,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.70, 24,221.18 and 14,257.40 is: 21,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.70 : 24,221.18 = 14,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.70/24,221.18 = 14,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.70x = 24,221.18 × 14,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.70x = 345,331,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,331,051.73/16,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.97

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