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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.81, 22,906.71 and 14,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.81, 22,906.71 and 14,823.34 is: 20,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.81 : 22,906.71 = 14,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.81/22,906.71 = 14,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.81x = 22,906.71 × 14,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.81x = 339,553,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,553,893.34/16,594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.45

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