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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.44, 24,602.72 and 14,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.44, 24,602.72 and 14,656.04 is: 21,988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.44 : 24,602.72 = 14,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.44/24,602.72 = 14,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.44x = 24,602.72 × 14,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.44x = 360,578,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,578,448.43/16,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.58

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