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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.39, 24,392.61 and 14,158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.39, 24,392.61 and 14,158.58 is: 21,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.39 : 24,392.61 = 14,158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.39/24,392.61 = 14,158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.39x = 24,392.61 × 14,158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.39x = 345,364,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,364,598.13/16,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.95

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