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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.28, 22,630.32 and 14,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.28, 22,630.32 and 14,997.60 is: 20,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.28 : 22,630.32 = 14,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.28/22,630.32 = 14,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.28x = 22,630.32 × 14,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.28x = 339,400,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,400,487.23/16,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.58

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