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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.38, 24,762.47 and 14,756.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.38, 24,762.47 and 14,756.91 is: 22,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.38 : 24,762.47 = 14,756.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.38/24,762.47 = 14,756.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.38x = 24,762.47 × 14,756.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.38x = 365,417,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,417,467.38/16,528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,108.49

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