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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.60, 24,309.30 and 14,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.60, 24,309.30 and 14,007.80 is: 21,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.60 : 24,309.30 = 14,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.60/24,309.30 = 14,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.60x = 24,309.30 × 14,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.60x = 340,519,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,519,812.54/16,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.15

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