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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.56, 22,265.01 and 14,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.56, 22,265.01 and 14,998.92 is: 20,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.56 : 22,265.01 = 14,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.56/22,265.01 = 14,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.56x = 22,265.01 × 14,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.56x = 333,950,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,950,992.46/16,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.17

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