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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,534.62, 24,776.01 and 14,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,534.62, 24,776.01 and 14,059.26 is: 21,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,534.62 : 24,776.01 = 14,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,534.62/24,776.01 = 14,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,534.62x = 24,776.01 × 14,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,534.62x = 348,332,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,332,366.35/16,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.85

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