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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.79, 22,733.87 and 14,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.79, 22,733.87 and 14,277.47 is: 19,644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.79 : 22,733.87 = 14,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.79/22,733.87 = 14,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.79x = 22,733.87 × 14,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.79x = 324,581,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,581,961.85/16,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.51

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