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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.66, 22,748.85 and 14,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.66, 22,748.85 and 14,288.34 is: 19,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.66 : 22,748.85 = 14,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.66/22,748.85 = 14,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.66x = 22,748.85 × 14,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.66x = 325,043,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,043,303.41/16,533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.49

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