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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.99, 22,909.47 and 14,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.99, 22,909.47 and 14,759.27 is: 20,259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.99 : 22,909.47 = 14,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.99/22,909.47 = 14,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.99x = 22,909.47 × 14,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.99x = 338,126,938.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,126,938.74/16,689.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.27

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