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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.16, 24,940.39 and 14,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.16, 24,940.39 and 14,210.59 is: 21,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.16 : 24,940.39 = 14,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.16/24,940.39 = 14,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.16x = 24,940.39 × 14,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.16x = 354,417,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,417,656.73/16,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.49

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