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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.37, 24,759.47 and 14,754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.37, 24,759.47 and 14,754.90 is: 22,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.37 : 24,759.47 = 14,754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.37/24,759.47 = 14,754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.37x = 24,759.47 × 14,754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.37x = 365,323,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,323,503.90/16,526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.49

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