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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.80, 24,284.11 and 14,532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.80, 24,284.11 and 14,532.55 is: 21,756.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.80 : 24,284.11 = 14,532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.80/24,284.11 = 14,532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.80x = 24,284.11 × 14,532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.80x = 352,909,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,909,970.12/16,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.64

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