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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.36, 24,594.03 and 14,963.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.36, 24,594.03 and 14,963.94 is: 22,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.36 : 24,594.03 = 14,963.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.36/24,594.03 = 14,963.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.36x = 24,594.03 × 14,963.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.36x = 368,023,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,023,589.28/16,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.40

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