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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.64, 24,552.36 and 14,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.64, 24,552.36 and 14,005.80 is: 21,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.64 : 24,552.36 = 14,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.64/24,552.36 = 14,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.64x = 24,552.36 × 14,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.64x = 343,875,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,875,443.69/16,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.46

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