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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,403.48, 24,477.28 and 14,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,403.48, 24,477.28 and 14,636.36 is: 21,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,403.48 : 24,477.28 = 14,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,403.48/24,477.28 = 14,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,403.48x = 24,477.28 × 14,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,403.48x = 358,258,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,258,281.90/16,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,840.38

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