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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.95, 22,690.33 and 14,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.95, 22,690.33 and 14,322.56 is: 19,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.95 : 22,690.33 = 14,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.95/22,690.33 = 14,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.95x = 22,690.33 × 14,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.95x = 324,983,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,983,463.59/16,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.52

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