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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.35, 22,475.97 and 14,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.35, 22,475.97 and 14,955.28 is: 20,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.35 : 22,475.97 = 14,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.35/22,475.97 = 14,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.35x = 22,475.97 × 14,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.35x = 336,134,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,134,237.47/16,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.62

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