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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.57, 22,104.37 and 14,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.57, 22,104.37 and 14,295.65 is: 19,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.57 : 22,104.37 = 14,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.57/22,104.37 = 14,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.57x = 22,104.37 × 14,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.57x = 315,996,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,996,244.34/16,103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.75

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