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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.32, 22,402.46 and 14,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.32, 22,402.46 and 14,019.35 is: 19,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.32 : 22,402.46 = 14,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.32/22,402.46 = 14,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.32x = 22,402.46 × 14,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.32x = 314,067,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,067,850.64/16,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.31

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