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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.90, 22,396.11 and 14,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.90, 22,396.11 and 14,768.26 is: 20,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.90 : 22,396.11 = 14,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.90/22,396.11 = 14,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.90x = 22,396.11 × 14,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.90x = 330,751,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,751,547.17/16,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.24

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