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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.20, 24,010.80 and 14,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.20, 24,010.80 and 14,840.80 is: 22,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.20 : 24,010.80 = 14,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.20/24,010.80 = 14,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.20x = 24,010.80 × 14,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.20x = 356,339,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,339,480.64/16,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.20

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