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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.40, 24,419.10 and 14,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.40, 24,419.10 and 14,772.80 is: 22,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.40 : 24,419.10 = 14,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.40/24,419.10 = 14,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.40x = 24,419.10 × 14,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.40x = 360,738,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,738,480.48/16,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.20

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