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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.45, 22,626.24 and 14,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.45, 22,626.24 and 14,275.98 is: 19,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.45 : 22,626.24 = 14,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.45/22,626.24 = 14,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.45x = 22,626.24 × 14,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.45x = 323,011,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,011,696.18/16,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.34

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