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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.40, 24,362.10 and 14,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.40, 24,362.10 and 14,977.80 is: 22,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.40 : 24,362.10 = 14,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.40/24,362.10 = 14,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.40x = 24,362.10 × 14,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.40x = 364,890,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,890,661.38/16,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.70

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