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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.40, 24,352.80 and 14,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.40, 24,352.80 and 14,411.20 is: 21,591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.40 : 24,352.80 = 14,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.40/24,352.80 = 14,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.40x = 24,352.80 × 14,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.40x = 350,953,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,953,071.36/16,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.27

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