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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.46, 22,385.92 and 14,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.46, 22,385.92 and 14,760.82 is: 20,228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.46 : 22,385.92 = 14,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.46/22,385.92 = 14,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.46x = 22,385.92 × 14,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.46x = 330,434,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,434,535.65/16,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.05

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