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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.95, 22,097.25 and 14,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.95, 22,097.25 and 14,323.48 is: 19,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.95 : 22,097.25 = 14,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.95/22,097.25 = 14,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.95x = 22,097.25 × 14,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.95x = 316,509,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,509,463.19/16,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.73

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