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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.80, 24,602.70 and 14,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.80, 24,602.70 and 14,707.40 is: 21,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.80 : 24,602.70 = 14,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.80/24,602.70 = 14,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.80x = 24,602.70 × 14,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.80x = 361,841,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,841,749.98/16,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.73

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