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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.70, 24,102.09 and 14,780.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.70, 24,102.09 and 14,780.70 is: 22,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.70 : 24,102.09 = 14,780.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.70/24,102.09 = 14,780.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.70x = 24,102.09 × 14,780.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.70x = 356,245,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,245,761.66/16,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.13

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