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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,686.40, 25,029.60 and 14,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,686.40, 25,029.60 and 14,638.40 is: 21,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,686.40 : 25,029.60 = 14,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,686.40/25,029.60 = 14,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,686.40x = 25,029.60 × 14,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,686.40x = 366,393,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,393,296.64/16,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.60

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