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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.18, 22,426.74 and 14,464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.18, 22,426.74 and 14,464.98 is: 19,947.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.18 : 22,426.74 = 14,464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.18/22,426.74 = 14,464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.18x = 22,426.74 × 14,464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.18x = 324,402,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,402,345.57/16,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.04

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