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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.66, 24,746.96 and 14,866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.66, 24,746.96 and 14,866.43 is: 22,399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.66 : 24,746.96 = 14,866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.66/24,746.96 = 14,866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.66x = 24,746.96 × 14,866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.66x = 367,898,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,898,750.49/16,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.18

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