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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.84, 22,306.95 and 14,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.84, 22,306.95 and 14,826.90 is: 20,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.84 : 22,306.95 = 14,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.84/22,306.95 = 14,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.84x = 22,306.95 × 14,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.84x = 330,742,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,742,916.96/16,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.88

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