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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.80, 24,468.30 and 14,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.80, 24,468.30 and 14,141.40 is: 21,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.80 : 24,468.30 = 14,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.80/24,468.30 = 14,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.80x = 24,468.30 × 14,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.80x = 346,016,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,016,017.62/16,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.32

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