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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.44, 24,604.22 and 14,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.44, 24,604.22 and 14,657.04 is: 21,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.44 : 24,604.22 = 14,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.44/24,604.22 = 14,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.44x = 24,604.22 × 14,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.44x = 360,625,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,625,036.71/16,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.08

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