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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.54, 22,676.76 and 14,205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.54, 22,676.76 and 14,205.65 is: 19,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.54 : 22,676.76 = 14,205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.54/22,676.76 = 14,205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.54x = 22,676.76 × 14,205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.54x = 322,138,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,138,002.31/16,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.60

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