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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.34, 22,901.10 and 14,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.34, 22,901.10 and 14,389.28 is: 19,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.34 : 22,901.10 = 14,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.34/22,901.10 = 14,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.34x = 22,901.10 × 14,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.34x = 329,530,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,530,340.21/16,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,818.58

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