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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.40, 24,334.20 and 14,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.40, 24,334.20 and 14,685.20 is: 22,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.40 : 24,334.20 = 14,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.40/24,334.20 = 14,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.40x = 24,334.20 × 14,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.40x = 357,352,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,352,593.84/16,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.93

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