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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.60, 22,906.69 and 14,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.60, 22,906.69 and 14,459.64 is: 19,930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.60 : 22,906.69 = 14,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.60/22,906.69 = 14,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.60x = 22,906.69 × 14,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.60x = 331,222,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,222,490.99/16,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.83

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