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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.14, 24,499.44 and 14,945.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.14, 24,499.44 and 14,945.94 is: 22,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.14 : 24,499.44 = 14,945.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.14/24,499.44 = 14,945.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.14x = 24,499.44 × 14,945.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.14x = 366,167,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,167,160.27/16,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.43

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