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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.03, 22,457.79 and 14,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.03, 22,457.79 and 14,281.84 is: 19,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.03 : 22,457.79 = 14,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.03/22,457.79 = 14,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.03x = 22,457.79 × 14,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.03x = 320,738,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,738,591.61/16,310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.12

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