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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.78, 22,890.48 and 14,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.78, 22,890.48 and 14,853.74 is: 20,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.78 : 22,890.48 = 14,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.78/22,890.48 = 14,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.78x = 22,890.48 × 14,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.78x = 340,009,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,009,238.40/16,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.41

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