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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.08, 24,490.34 and 14,986.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.08, 24,490.34 and 14,986.77 is: 22,449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.08 : 24,490.34 = 14,986.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.08/24,490.34 = 14,986.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.08x = 24,490.34 × 14,986.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.08x = 367,031,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,031,007.82/16,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.64

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