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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.60, 24,695.40 and 14,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.60, 24,695.40 and 14,908.40 is: 22,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.60 : 24,695.40 = 14,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.60/24,695.40 = 14,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.60x = 24,695.40 × 14,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.60x = 368,168,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,168,901.36/16,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.60

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