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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.95, 24,824.35 and 14,994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.95, 24,824.35 and 14,994.37 is: 22,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.95 : 24,824.35 = 14,994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.95/24,824.35 = 14,994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.95x = 24,824.35 × 14,994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.95x = 372,225,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,225,488.91/16,579.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.34

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