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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.92, 22,985.64 and 14,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.92, 22,985.64 and 14,150.16 is: 19,525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.92 : 22,985.64 = 14,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.92/22,985.64 = 14,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.92x = 22,985.64 × 14,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.92x = 325,250,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,250,483.70/16,657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.28

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