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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.41, 22,398.17 and 14,769.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.41, 22,398.17 and 14,769.77 is: 20,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.41 : 22,398.17 = 14,769.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.41/22,398.17 = 14,769.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.41x = 22,398.17 × 14,769.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.41x = 330,815,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,815,633.48/16,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.30

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