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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.44, 24,595.20 and 14,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.44, 24,595.20 and 14,651.04 is: 21,981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.44 : 24,595.20 = 14,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.44/24,595.20 = 14,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.44x = 24,595.20 × 14,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.44x = 360,345,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,345,259.01/16,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,981.06

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