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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.70, 22,774.82 and 14,370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.70, 22,774.82 and 14,370.90 is: 19,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.70 : 22,774.82 = 14,370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.70/22,774.82 = 14,370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.70x = 22,774.82 × 14,370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.70x = 327,294,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,294,588.88/16,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.39

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