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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.99, 22,908.10 and 14,758.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.99, 22,908.10 and 14,758.27 is: 20,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.99 : 22,908.10 = 14,758.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.99/22,908.10 = 14,758.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.99x = 22,908.10 × 14,758.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.99x = 338,083,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,083,810.45/16,688.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.90

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