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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.60, 24,344.88 and 14,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.60, 24,344.88 and 14,705.18 is: 22,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.60 : 24,344.88 = 14,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.60/24,344.88 = 14,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.60x = 24,344.88 × 14,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.60x = 357,995,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,995,842.48/16,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.80

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