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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.08, 24,405.60 and 14,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.08, 24,405.60 and 14,604.48 is: 21,794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.08 : 24,405.60 = 14,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.08/24,405.60 = 14,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.08x = 24,405.60 × 14,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.08x = 356,431,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,431,097.09/16,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.63

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