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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.76, 22,543.44 and 14,736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.76, 22,543.44 and 14,736.16 is: 20,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.76 : 22,543.44 = 14,736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.76/22,543.44 = 14,736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.76x = 22,543.44 × 14,736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.76x = 332,203,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,203,738.79/16,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.46

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