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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.88, 24,764.72 and 14,758.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.88, 24,764.72 and 14,758.41 is: 22,110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.88 : 24,764.72 = 14,758.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.88/24,764.72 = 14,758.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.88x = 24,764.72 × 14,758.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.88x = 365,487,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,487,817.50/16,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,110.74

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