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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.28, 22,092.72 and 14,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.28, 22,092.72 and 14,695.36 is: 20,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.28 : 22,092.72 = 14,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.28/22,092.72 = 14,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.28x = 22,092.72 × 14,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.28x = 324,660,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,660,473.78/16,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.39

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