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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.48, 22,656.96 and 14,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.48, 22,656.96 and 14,984.64 is: 20,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.48 : 22,656.96 = 14,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.48/22,656.96 = 14,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.48x = 22,656.96 × 14,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.48x = 339,506,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,506,389.09/16,404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.96

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