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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.85, 22,475.27 and 14,954.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.85, 22,475.27 and 14,954.78 is: 20,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.85 : 22,475.27 = 14,954.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.85/22,475.27 = 14,954.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.85x = 22,475.27 × 14,954.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.85x = 336,112,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,112,713.48/16,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.93

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