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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.62, 22,432.79 and 13,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.62, 22,432.79 and 13,999.81 is: 19,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.62 : 22,432.79 = 13,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.62/22,432.79 = 13,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.62x = 22,432.79 × 13,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.62x = 314,054,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,054,727.77/16,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.08

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