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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.28, 22,484.10 and 14,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.28, 22,484.10 and 14,719.24 is: 20,270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.28 : 22,484.10 = 14,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.28/22,484.10 = 14,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.28x = 22,484.10 × 14,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.28x = 330,948,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,948,864.08/16,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.93

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