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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.12, 22,935.64 and 14,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.12, 22,935.64 and 14,251.44 is: 19,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.12 : 22,935.64 = 14,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.12/22,935.64 = 14,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.12x = 22,935.64 × 14,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.12x = 326,865,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,865,897.32/16,649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.62

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