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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.60, 24,370.80 and 14,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.60, 24,370.80 and 14,903.20 is: 22,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.60 : 24,370.80 = 14,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.60/24,370.80 = 14,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.60x = 24,370.80 × 14,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.60x = 363,202,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,202,906.56/16,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.09

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