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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.30, 24,390.15 and 14,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.30, 24,390.15 and 14,136.10 is: 21,147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.30 : 24,390.15 = 14,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.30/24,390.15 = 14,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.30x = 24,390.15 × 14,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.30x = 344,781,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,781,599.42/16,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.96

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