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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.92, 22,795.92 and 14,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.92, 22,795.92 and 14,322.48 is: 19,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.92 : 22,795.92 = 14,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.92/22,795.92 = 14,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.92x = 22,795.92 × 14,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.92x = 326,494,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,494,108.28/16,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.40

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