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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.46, 22,384.55 and 14,759.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.46, 22,384.55 and 14,759.82 is: 20,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.46 : 22,384.55 = 14,759.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.46/22,384.55 = 14,759.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.46x = 22,384.55 × 14,759.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.46x = 330,391,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,391,965.68/16,334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.68

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