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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.80, 24,104.70 and 14,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.80, 24,104.70 and 14,433.60 is: 21,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.80 : 24,104.70 = 14,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.80/24,104.70 = 14,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.80x = 24,104.70 × 14,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.80x = 347,917,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,917,597.92/16,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.40

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