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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.76, 22,537.92 and 14,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.76, 22,537.92 and 14,732.16 is: 20,337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.76 : 22,537.92 = 14,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.76/22,537.92 = 14,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.76x = 22,537.92 × 14,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.76x = 332,032,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,032,243.51/16,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.93

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