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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.85, 24,704.12 and 14,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.85, 24,704.12 and 14,589.96 is: 21,897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.85 : 24,704.12 = 14,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.85/24,704.12 = 14,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.85x = 24,704.12 × 14,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.85x = 360,432,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,432,122.64/16,459.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.66

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