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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.06, 22,733.40 and 14,489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.06, 22,733.40 and 14,489.38 is: 19,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.06 : 22,733.40 = 14,489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.06/22,733.40 = 14,489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.06x = 22,733.40 × 14,489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.06x = 329,392,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,392,871.29/16,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.72

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