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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.96, 22,544.75 and 14,557.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.96, 22,544.75 and 14,557.49 is: 20,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.96 : 22,544.75 = 14,557.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.96/22,544.75 = 14,557.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.96x = 22,544.75 × 14,557.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.96x = 328,194,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,194,896.35/16,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,098.95

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