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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.60, 24,349.38 and 14,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.60, 24,349.38 and 14,708.18 is: 22,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.60 : 24,349.38 = 14,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.60/24,349.38 = 14,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.60x = 24,349.38 × 14,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.60x = 358,135,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,135,063.93/16,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.30

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