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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.40, 24,348.15 and 14,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.40, 24,348.15 and 14,069.40 is: 21,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.40 : 24,348.15 = 14,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.40/24,348.15 = 14,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.40x = 24,348.15 × 14,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.40x = 342,563,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,563,861.61/16,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.55

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