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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.06, 22,432.02 and 13,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.06, 22,432.02 and 13,999.25 is: 19,308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.06 : 22,432.02 = 13,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.06/22,432.02 = 13,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.06x = 22,432.02 × 13,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.06x = 314,031,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,031,455.99/16,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.31

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