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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.80, 24,016.20 and 14,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.80, 24,016.20 and 14,844.40 is: 22,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.80 : 24,016.20 = 14,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.80/24,016.20 = 14,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.80x = 24,016.20 × 14,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.80x = 356,506,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,506,079.28/16,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.60

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