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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.28, 22,094.10 and 14,696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.28, 22,094.10 and 14,696.36 is: 20,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.28 : 22,094.10 = 14,696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.28/22,094.10 = 14,696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.28x = 22,094.10 × 14,696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.28x = 324,702,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,702,847.48/16,018.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.77

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