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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.92, 22,430.33 and 14,793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.92, 22,430.33 and 14,793.28 is: 20,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.92 : 22,430.33 = 14,793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.92/22,430.33 = 14,793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.92x = 22,430.33 × 14,793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.92x = 331,818,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,818,152.18/16,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.47

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