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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.02, 22,217.58 and 14,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.02, 22,217.58 and 14,073.87 is: 19,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.02 : 22,217.58 = 14,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.02/22,217.58 = 14,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.02x = 22,217.58 × 14,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.02x = 312,687,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,687,332.63/16,069.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.02

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