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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.62, 22,999.92 and 14,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.62, 22,999.92 and 14,181.50 is: 19,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.62 : 22,999.92 = 14,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.62/22,999.92 = 14,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.62x = 22,999.92 × 14,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.62x = 326,173,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,173,365.48/16,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.94

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