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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.06, 22,734.78 and 14,490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.06, 22,734.78 and 14,490.38 is: 19,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.06 : 22,734.78 = 14,490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.06/22,734.78 = 14,490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.06x = 22,734.78 × 14,490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.06x = 329,435,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,435,601.42/16,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.10

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