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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.13, 22,910.24 and 14,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.13, 22,910.24 and 14,462.15 is: 19,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.13 : 22,910.24 = 14,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.13/22,910.24 = 14,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.13x = 22,910.24 × 14,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.13x = 331,331,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,331,249.02/16,621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.34

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