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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.20, 22,462.80 and 14,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.20, 22,462.80 and 14,048.80 is: 19,366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.20 : 22,462.80 = 14,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.20/22,462.80 = 14,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.20x = 22,462.80 × 14,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.20x = 315,575,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,575,384.64/16,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.16

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