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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.20, 24,674.70 and 14,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.20, 24,674.70 and 14,606.60 is: 21,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.20 : 24,674.70 = 14,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.20/24,674.70 = 14,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.20x = 24,674.70 × 14,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.20x = 360,413,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,413,473.02/16,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.74

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