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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.96, 22,693.26 and 14,558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.96, 22,693.26 and 14,558.70 is: 20,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.96 : 22,693.26 = 14,558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.96/22,693.26 = 14,558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.96x = 22,693.26 × 14,558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.96x = 330,384,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,384,364.36/16,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,095.20

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