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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,685.62, 22,973.70 and 14,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,685.62, 22,973.70 and 14,162.48 is: 19,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,685.62 : 22,973.70 = 14,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,685.62/22,973.70 = 14,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,685.62x = 22,973.70 × 14,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,685.62x = 325,364,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,364,566.78/16,685.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.70

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