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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.60, 22,837.92 and 14,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.60, 22,837.92 and 14,791.04 is: 20,406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.60 : 22,837.92 = 14,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.60/22,837.92 = 14,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.60x = 22,837.92 × 14,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.60x = 337,796,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,796,588.24/16,553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.23

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