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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.64, 22,999.32 and 14,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.64, 22,999.32 and 14,326 is: 19,717.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.64 : 22,999.32 = 14,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.64/22,999.32 = 14,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.64x = 22,999.32 × 14,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.64x = 329,488,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,488,258.32/16,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.27

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