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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.99, 22,906.73 and 14,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.99, 22,906.73 and 14,757.27 is: 20,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.99 : 22,906.73 = 14,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.99/22,906.73 = 14,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.99x = 22,906.73 × 14,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.99x = 338,040,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,040,799.43/16,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.53

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