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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.30, 24,502.95 and 14,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.30, 24,502.95 and 14,160.90 is: 21,288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.30 : 24,502.95 = 14,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.30/24,502.95 = 14,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.30x = 24,502.95 × 14,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.30x = 346,983,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,983,824.66/16,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.27

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