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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.80, 24,307.20 and 14,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.80, 24,307.20 and 14,030.40 is: 21,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.80 : 24,307.20 = 14,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.80/24,307.20 = 14,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.80x = 24,307.20 × 14,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.80x = 341,039,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,039,738.88/16,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.46

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