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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.20, 24,904.80 and 14,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.20, 24,904.80 and 14,270.40 is: 21,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.20 : 24,904.80 = 14,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.20/24,904.80 = 14,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.20x = 24,904.80 × 14,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.20x = 355,401,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,401,457.92/16,603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.60

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