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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.44, 22,893.48 and 14,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.44, 22,893.48 and 14,104.32 is: 19,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.44 : 22,893.48 = 14,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.44/22,893.48 = 14,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.44x = 22,893.48 × 14,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.44x = 322,896,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,896,967.83/16,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.52

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