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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.80, 23,972.40 and 14,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.80, 23,972.40 and 14,080.80 is: 21,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.80 : 23,972.40 = 14,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.80/23,972.40 = 14,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.80x = 23,972.40 × 14,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.80x = 337,550,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,550,569.92/16,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.26

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