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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.80, 24,432.30 and 14,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.80, 24,432.30 and 14,117.40 is: 21,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.80 : 24,432.30 = 14,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.80/24,432.30 = 14,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.80x = 24,432.30 × 14,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.80x = 344,920,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,920,552.02/16,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.31

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