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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.22, 22,447.38 and 14,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.22, 22,447.38 and 14,010.28 is: 19,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.22 : 22,447.38 = 14,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.22/22,447.38 = 14,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.22x = 22,447.38 × 14,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.22x = 314,494,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,494,022.95/16,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.49

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