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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.80, 24,731.70 and 14,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.80, 24,731.70 and 14,793.40 is: 22,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.80 : 24,731.70 = 14,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.80/24,731.70 = 14,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.80x = 24,731.70 × 14,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.80x = 365,865,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,865,930.78/16,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.69

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