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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.22, 22,450.14 and 14,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.22, 22,450.14 and 14,012.28 is: 19,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.22 : 22,450.14 = 14,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.22/22,450.14 = 14,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.22x = 22,450.14 × 14,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.22x = 314,577,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,577,647.72/16,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,326.25

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