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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.32, 24,244 and 14,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.32, 24,244 and 14,527.36 is: 21,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.32 : 24,244 = 14,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.32/24,244 = 14,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.32x = 24,244 × 14,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.32x = 352,201,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,201,315.84/16,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.20

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