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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.97, 22,939.07 and 14,339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.97, 22,939.07 and 14,339.25 is: 19,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.97 : 22,939.07 = 14,339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.97/22,939.07 = 14,339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.97x = 22,939.07 × 14,339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.97x = 328,928,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,928,987.80/16,616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.76

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