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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.59, 22,262.45 and 14,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.59, 22,262.45 and 14,794.65 is: 20,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.59 : 22,262.45 = 14,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.59/22,262.45 = 14,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.59x = 22,262.45 × 14,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.59x = 329,365,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,365,081.92/16,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.38

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