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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.40, 22,462.92 and 14,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.40, 22,462.92 and 14,071.32 is: 19,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.40 : 22,462.92 = 14,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.40/22,462.92 = 14,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.40x = 22,462.92 × 14,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.40x = 316,082,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,082,935.45/16,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.66

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