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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.60, 24,310.80 and 14,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.60, 24,310.80 and 14,295.60 is: 21,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.60 : 24,310.80 = 14,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.60/24,310.80 = 14,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.60x = 24,310.80 × 14,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.60x = 347,537,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,537,472.48/16,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.62

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