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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.80, 24,272.70 and 14,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.80, 24,272.70 and 14,237.80 is: 21,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.80 : 24,272.70 = 14,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.80/24,272.70 = 14,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.80x = 24,272.70 × 14,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.80x = 345,589,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,589,848.06/16,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.70

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