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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.56, 24,584.53 and 14,758.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.56, 24,584.53 and 14,758.30 is: 22,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.56 : 24,584.53 = 14,758.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.56/24,584.53 = 14,758.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.56x = 24,584.53 × 14,758.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.56x = 362,825,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,825,869.10/16,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.66

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