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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.60, 22,712.94 and 14,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.60, 22,712.94 and 14,225.76 is: 19,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.60 : 22,712.94 = 14,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.60/22,712.94 = 14,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.60x = 22,712.94 × 14,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.60x = 323,108,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,108,833.33/16,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.46

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