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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.04, 22,418.08 and 12,914.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.04, 22,418.08 and 12,914.33 is: 17,822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.04 : 22,418.08 = 12,914.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.04/22,418.08 = 12,914.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.04x = 22,418.08 × 12,914.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.04x = 289,514,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,514,506.85/16,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.81

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