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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.40, 24,467.10 and 14,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.40, 24,467.10 and 14,877.80 is: 22,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.40 : 24,467.10 = 14,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.40/24,467.10 = 14,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.40x = 24,467.10 × 14,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.40x = 364,016,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,016,620.38/16,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.70

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