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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.80, 24,013.20 and 14,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.80, 24,013.20 and 14,064.80 is: 21,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.80 : 24,013.20 = 14,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.80/24,013.20 = 14,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.80x = 24,013.20 × 14,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.80x = 337,740,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,740,855.36/16,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,097.20

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