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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.28, 22,107.86 and 14,706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.28, 22,107.86 and 14,706.36 is: 20,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.28 : 22,107.86 = 14,706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.28/22,107.86 = 14,706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.28x = 22,107.86 × 14,706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.28x = 325,126,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,126,147.99/16,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.53

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