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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.28, 22,088.58 and 14,692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.28, 22,088.58 and 14,692.36 is: 20,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.28 : 22,088.58 = 14,692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.28/22,088.58 = 14,692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.28x = 22,088.58 × 14,692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.28x = 324,533,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,533,369.25/16,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.25

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