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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.40, 24,501.15 and 14,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.40, 24,501.15 and 14,171.40 is: 21,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.40 : 24,501.15 = 14,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.40/24,501.15 = 14,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.40x = 24,501.15 × 14,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.40x = 347,215,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,215,597.11/16,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.52

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