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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.14, 22,914.38 and 14,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.14, 22,914.38 and 14,465.16 is: 19,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.14 : 22,914.38 = 14,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.14/22,914.38 = 14,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.14x = 22,914.38 × 14,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.14x = 331,460,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,460,173.00/16,624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.49

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