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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.80, 24,441.90 and 14,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.80, 24,441.90 and 14,170.60 is: 21,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.80 : 24,441.90 = 14,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.80/24,441.90 = 14,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.80x = 24,441.90 × 14,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.80x = 346,356,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,356,388.14/16,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.70

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