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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.36, 24,499.44 and 14,900.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.36, 24,499.44 and 14,900.94 is: 22,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.36 : 24,499.44 = 14,900.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.36/24,499.44 = 14,900.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.36x = 24,499.44 × 14,900.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.36x = 365,064,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,064,685.47/16,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.82

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