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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.05, 22,935.02 and 14,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.05, 22,935.02 and 14,480.07 is: 19,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.05 : 22,935.02 = 14,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.05/22,935.02 = 14,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.05x = 22,935.02 × 14,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.05x = 332,100,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,100,658.82/16,639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.12

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