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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.40, 24,893.12 and 14,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.40, 24,893.12 and 14,808.40 is: 22,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.40 : 24,893.12 = 14,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.40/24,893.12 = 14,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.40x = 24,893.12 × 14,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.40x = 368,627,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,627,278.21/16,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.23

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