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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.80, 24,094.20 and 14,896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.80, 24,094.20 and 14,896.40 is: 22,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.80 : 24,094.20 = 14,896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.80/24,094.20 = 14,896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.80x = 24,094.20 × 14,896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.80x = 358,916,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,916,840.88/16,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.60

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