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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.48, 24,332.40 and 14,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.48, 24,332.40 and 14,076.72 is: 21,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.48 : 24,332.40 = 14,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.48/24,332.40 = 14,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.48x = 24,332.40 × 14,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.48x = 342,520,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,520,381.73/16,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.59

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