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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.28, 22,633.38 and 14,523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.28, 22,633.38 and 14,523.88 is: 20,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.28 : 22,633.38 = 14,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.28/22,633.38 = 14,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.28x = 22,633.38 × 14,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.28x = 328,724,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,724,495.11/16,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.62

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