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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.60, 24,496.80 and 14,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.60, 24,496.80 and 14,419.60 is: 21,586.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.60 : 24,496.80 = 14,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.60/24,496.80 = 14,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.60x = 24,496.80 × 14,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.60x = 353,234,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,234,057.28/16,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,586.57

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