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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.87, 22,115.06 and 14,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.87, 22,115.06 and 14,336.36 is: 19,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.87 : 22,115.06 = 14,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.87/22,115.06 = 14,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.87x = 22,115.06 × 14,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.87x = 317,049,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,049,416.02/16,017.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.48

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