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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.97, 24,470.37 and 14,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.97, 24,470.37 and 14,202.20 is: 21,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.97 : 24,470.37 = 14,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.97/24,470.37 = 14,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.97x = 24,470.37 × 14,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.97x = 347,533,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,533,149.99/16,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.50

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