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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.80, 23,966.40 and 14,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.80, 23,966.40 and 14,076.80 is: 21,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.80 : 23,966.40 = 14,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.80/23,966.40 = 14,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.80x = 23,966.40 × 14,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.80x = 337,370,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,370,219.52/16,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.26

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