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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.60, 22,476.31 and 14,955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.60, 22,476.31 and 14,955.53 is: 20,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.60 : 22,476.31 = 14,955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.60/22,476.31 = 14,955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.60x = 22,476.31 × 14,955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.60x = 336,145,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,145,128.49/16,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.97

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