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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.36, 22,492.70 and 14,324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.36, 22,492.70 and 14,324.66 is: 19,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.36 : 22,492.70 = 14,324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.36/22,492.70 = 14,324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.36x = 22,492.70 × 14,324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.36x = 322,200,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,200,279.98/16,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.01

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