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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.54, 22,743.18 and 14,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.54, 22,743.18 and 14,284.22 is: 19,653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.54 : 22,743.18 = 14,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.54/22,743.18 = 14,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.54x = 22,743.18 × 14,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.54x = 324,868,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,868,472.90/16,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,653.82

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