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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.80, 24,446.70 and 14,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.80, 24,446.70 and 14,656.20 is: 21,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.80 : 24,446.70 = 14,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.80/24,446.70 = 14,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.80x = 24,446.70 × 14,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.80x = 358,295,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,295,724.54/16,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.30

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