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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.40, 24,004.80 and 14,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.40, 24,004.80 and 14,179.20 is: 21,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.40 : 24,004.80 = 14,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.40/24,004.80 = 14,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.40x = 24,004.80 × 14,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.40x = 340,368,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,368,860.16/16,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.31

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