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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.40, 22,492.56 and 14,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.40, 22,492.56 and 14,967.36 is: 20,644.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.40 : 22,492.56 = 14,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.40/22,492.56 = 14,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.40x = 22,492.56 × 14,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.40x = 336,654,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,654,242.84/16,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.26

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