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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.80, 24,389.40 and 14,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.80, 24,389.40 and 14,135.60 is: 21,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.80 : 24,389.40 = 14,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.80/24,389.40 = 14,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.80x = 24,389.40 × 14,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.80x = 344,758,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,758,802.64/16,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.21

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