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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.80, 22,765.56 and 14,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.80, 22,765.56 and 14,300.48 is: 19,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.80 : 22,765.56 = 14,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.80/22,765.56 = 14,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.80x = 22,765.56 × 14,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.80x = 325,558,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,558,435.47/16,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.20

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