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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.80, 24,357.90 and 14,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.80, 24,357.90 and 14,114.60 is: 21,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.80 : 24,357.90 = 14,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.80/24,357.90 = 14,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.80x = 24,357.90 × 14,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.80x = 343,802,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,802,015.34/16,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.73

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