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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.14, 24,497.94 and 14,944.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.14, 24,497.94 and 14,944.94 is: 22,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.14 : 24,497.94 = 14,944.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.14/24,497.94 = 14,944.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.14x = 24,497.94 × 14,944.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.14x = 366,120,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,120,243.42/16,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.93

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