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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.96, 24,607.44 and 14,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.96, 24,607.44 and 14,865.60 is: 22,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.96 : 24,607.44 = 14,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.96/24,607.44 = 14,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.96x = 24,607.44 × 14,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.96x = 365,804,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,804,360.06/16,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.57

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