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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.60, 24,286.80 and 14,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.60, 24,286.80 and 14,279.60 is: 21,376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.60 : 24,286.80 = 14,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.60/24,286.80 = 14,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.60x = 24,286.80 × 14,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.60x = 346,805,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,805,789.28/16,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.62

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