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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.62, 22,679.71 and 14,228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.62, 22,679.71 and 14,228.78 is: 19,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.62 : 22,679.71 = 14,228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.62/22,679.71 = 14,228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.62x = 22,679.71 × 14,228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.62x = 322,704,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,704,604.05/16,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,596.31

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