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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.20, 24,007.80 and 14,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.20, 24,007.80 and 14,474.30 is: 21,711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.20 : 24,007.80 = 14,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.20/24,007.80 = 14,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.20x = 24,007.80 × 14,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.20x = 347,496,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,496,099.54/16,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.45

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