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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.02, 22,925.94 and 14,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.02, 22,925.94 and 14,771.28 is: 20,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.02 : 22,925.94 = 14,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.02/22,925.94 = 14,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.02x = 22,925.94 × 14,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.02x = 338,645,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,645,479.00/16,702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.72

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