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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.20, 22,204.74 and 14,793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.20, 22,204.74 and 14,793.64 is: 20,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.20 : 22,204.74 = 14,793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.20/22,204.74 = 14,793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.20x = 22,204.74 × 14,793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.20x = 328,488,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,488,929.85/16,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,372.42

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