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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.99, 22,826.37 and 14,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.99, 22,826.37 and 14,334.96 is: 19,743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.99 : 22,826.37 = 14,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.99/22,826.37 = 14,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.99x = 22,826.37 × 14,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.99x = 327,215,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,215,100.90/16,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,743.88

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