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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.96, 22,737.36 and 13,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.96, 22,737.36 and 13,965.04 is: 19,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.96 : 22,737.36 = 13,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.96/22,737.36 = 13,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.96x = 22,737.36 × 13,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.96x = 317,528,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,528,141.89/16,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.34

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