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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.99, 22,910.84 and 14,760.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.99, 22,910.84 and 14,760.27 is: 20,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.99 : 22,910.84 = 14,760.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.99/22,910.84 = 14,760.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.99x = 22,910.84 × 14,760.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.99x = 338,170,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,170,184.33/16,690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.64

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