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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.92, 22,423.48 and 14,788.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.92, 22,423.48 and 14,788.28 is: 20,265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.92 : 22,423.48 = 14,788.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.92/22,423.48 = 14,788.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.92x = 22,423.48 × 14,788.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.92x = 331,604,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,604,700.81/16,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.62

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