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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.92, 22,485.60 and 14,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.92, 22,485.60 and 14,757.12 is: 20,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.92 : 22,485.60 = 14,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.92/22,485.60 = 14,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.92x = 22,485.60 × 14,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.92x = 331,822,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,822,697.47/16,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.95

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