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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.26, 22,175.81 and 14,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.26, 22,175.81 and 14,085.36 is: 19,427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.26 : 22,175.81 = 14,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.26/22,175.81 = 14,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.26x = 22,175.81 × 14,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.26x = 312,354,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,354,249.53/16,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.11

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