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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.96, 22,914.98 and 14,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.96, 22,914.98 and 14,763.28 is: 20,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.96 : 22,914.98 = 14,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.96/22,914.98 = 14,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.96x = 22,914.98 × 14,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.96x = 338,300,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,300,265.93/16,693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.83

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