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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.60, 24,264.90 and 14,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.60, 24,264.90 and 14,232.60 is: 21,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.60 : 24,264.90 = 14,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.60/24,264.90 = 14,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.60x = 24,264.90 × 14,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.60x = 345,352,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,352,615.74/16,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.90

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