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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.44, 24,756.16 and 14,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.44, 24,756.16 and 14,752 is: 22,206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.44 : 24,756.16 = 14,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.44/24,756.16 = 14,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.44x = 24,756.16 × 14,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.44x = 365,202,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,202,872.32/16,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.94

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