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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.92, 22,512.74 and 14,535.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.92, 22,512.74 and 14,535.45 is: 20,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.92 : 22,512.74 = 14,535.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.92/22,512.74 = 14,535.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.92x = 22,512.74 × 14,535.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.92x = 327,232,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,232,733.96/16,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.11

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