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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.92, 22,424.85 and 14,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.92, 22,424.85 and 14,789.28 is: 20,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.92 : 22,424.85 = 14,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.92/22,424.85 = 14,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.92x = 22,424.85 × 14,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.92x = 331,647,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,647,385.61/16,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.99

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