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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.28, 22,692.72 and 14,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.28, 22,692.72 and 14,566.88 is: 20,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.28 : 22,692.72 = 14,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.28/22,692.72 = 14,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.28x = 22,692.72 × 14,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.28x = 330,562,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,562,129.11/16,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.96

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