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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.80, 24,011.70 and 14,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.80, 24,011.70 and 14,841.40 is: 22,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.80 : 24,011.70 = 14,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.80/24,011.70 = 14,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.80x = 24,011.70 × 14,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.80x = 356,367,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,367,244.38/16,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.10

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