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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.62, 22,969.56 and 14,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.62, 22,969.56 and 14,159.47 is: 19,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.62 : 22,969.56 = 14,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.62/22,969.56 = 14,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.62x = 22,969.56 × 14,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.62x = 325,236,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,236,795.73/16,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.55

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