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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.96, 24,605.94 and 14,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.96, 24,605.94 and 14,864.60 is: 22,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.96 : 24,605.94 = 14,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.96/24,605.94 = 14,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.96x = 24,605.94 × 14,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.96x = 365,757,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,757,455.72/16,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.07

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