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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.02, 22,412.92 and 14,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.02, 22,412.92 and 14,026.99 is: 19,282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.02 : 22,412.92 = 14,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.02/22,412.92 = 14,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.02x = 22,412.92 × 14,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.02x = 314,385,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,385,839.78/16,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.72

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