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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.72, 24,237.54 and 14,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.72, 24,237.54 and 14,268.42 is: 21,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.72 : 24,237.54 = 14,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.72/24,237.54 = 14,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.72x = 24,237.54 × 14,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.72x = 345,831,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,831,400.49/16,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.34

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