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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.24, 22,916.66 and 14,764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.24, 22,916.66 and 14,764.53 is: 20,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.24 : 22,916.66 = 14,764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.24/22,916.66 = 14,764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.24x = 22,916.66 × 14,764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.24x = 338,353,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,353,750.98/16,695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.48

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