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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.28, 22,106.48 and 14,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.28, 22,106.48 and 14,705.36 is: 20,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.28 : 22,106.48 = 14,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.28/22,106.48 = 14,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.28x = 22,106.48 × 14,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.28x = 325,083,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,083,746.73/16,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.15

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