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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.80, 24,019.20 and 14,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.80, 24,019.20 and 14,846.40 is: 22,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.80 : 24,019.20 = 14,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.80/24,019.20 = 14,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.80x = 24,019.20 × 14,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.80x = 356,598,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,598,650.88/16,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.60

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