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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.60, 24,310.80 and 14,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.60, 24,310.80 and 14,461.60 is: 21,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.60 : 24,310.80 = 14,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.60/24,310.80 = 14,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.60x = 24,310.80 × 14,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.60x = 351,573,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,573,065.28/16,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.22

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