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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.64, 22,703.28 and 14,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.64, 22,703.28 and 14,567.24 is: 20,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.64 : 22,703.28 = 14,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.64/22,703.28 = 14,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.64x = 22,703.28 × 14,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.64x = 330,724,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,724,128.55/16,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.37

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