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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.40, 24,908.10 and 14,756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.40, 24,908.10 and 14,756.32 is: 22,150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.40 : 24,908.10 = 14,756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.40/24,908.10 = 14,756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.40x = 24,908.10 × 14,756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.40x = 367,551,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,551,894.19/16,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.49

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