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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.68, 22,412.60 and 14,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.68, 22,412.60 and 14,026.70 is: 19,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.68 : 22,412.60 = 14,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.68/22,412.60 = 14,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.68x = 22,412.60 × 14,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.68x = 314,374,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,374,816.42/16,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.45

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