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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.80, 24,280.20 and 14,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.80, 24,280.20 and 14,437.20 is: 21,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.80 : 24,280.20 = 14,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.80/24,280.20 = 14,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.80x = 24,280.20 × 14,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.80x = 350,538,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,538,103.44/16,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.80

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