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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.40, 24,008.10 and 14,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.40, 24,008.10 and 14,644.60 is: 21,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.40 : 24,008.10 = 14,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.40/24,008.10 = 14,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.40x = 24,008.10 × 14,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.40x = 351,589,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,589,021.26/16,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.90

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