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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.80, 24,602.40 and 14,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.80, 24,602.40 and 14,277.60 is: 21,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.80 : 24,602.40 = 14,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.80/24,602.40 = 14,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.80x = 24,602.40 × 14,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.80x = 351,263,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,263,226.24/16,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.14

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