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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.60, 24,338.88 and 14,701.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.60, 24,338.88 and 14,701.19 is: 22,008.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.60 : 24,338.88 = 14,701.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.60/24,338.88 = 14,701.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.60x = 24,338.88 × 14,701.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.60x = 357,810,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,810,377.57/16,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.81

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