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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.49, 22,827.06 and 14,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.49, 22,827.06 and 14,335.46 is: 19,744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.49 : 22,827.06 = 14,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.49/22,827.06 = 14,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.49x = 22,827.06 × 14,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.49x = 327,236,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,236,405.55/16,573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.57

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