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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.20, 24,251.40 and 14,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.20, 24,251.40 and 14,427.60 is: 21,628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.20 : 24,251.40 = 14,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.20/24,251.40 = 14,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.20x = 24,251.40 × 14,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.20x = 349,889,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,889,498.64/16,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.56

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