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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.40, 24,871.65 and 14,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.40, 24,871.65 and 14,418.40 is: 21,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.40 : 24,871.65 = 14,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.40/24,871.65 = 14,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.40x = 24,871.65 × 14,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.40x = 358,609,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,609,398.36/16,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.95

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