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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.93, 22,514.42 and 14,883.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.93, 22,514.42 and 14,883.71 is: 20,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.93 : 22,514.42 = 14,883.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.93/22,514.42 = 14,883.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.93x = 22,514.42 × 14,883.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.93x = 335,098,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,098,022.74/16,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.39

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