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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.70, 24,819.48 and 14,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.70, 24,819.48 and 14,991.12 is: 22,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.70 : 24,819.48 = 14,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.70/24,819.48 = 14,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.70x = 24,819.48 × 14,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.70x = 372,071,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,071,803.02/16,576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.48

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