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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.80, 24,277.20 and 14,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.80, 24,277.20 and 14,010.40 is: 21,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.80 : 24,277.20 = 14,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.80/24,277.20 = 14,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.80x = 24,277.20 × 14,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.80x = 340,133,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,133,282.88/16,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.45

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