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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.90, 24,408.90 and 14,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.90, 24,408.90 and 14,109.90 is: 21,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.90 : 24,408.90 = 14,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.90/24,408.90 = 14,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.90x = 24,408.90 × 14,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.90x = 344,407,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,407,138.11/16,296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.29

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