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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.60, 24,263.40 and 14,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.60, 24,263.40 and 14,620.40 is: 21,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.60 : 24,263.40 = 14,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.60/24,263.40 = 14,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.60x = 24,263.40 × 14,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.60x = 354,740,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,740,613.36/16,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.60

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