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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,686.99, 22,905.36 and 14,756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,686.99, 22,905.36 and 14,756.27 is: 20,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,686.99 : 22,905.36 = 14,756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,686.99/22,905.36 = 14,756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,686.99x = 22,905.36 × 14,756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,686.99x = 337,997,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,997,562.08/16,686.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.15

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