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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.24, 22,513.22 and 14,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.24, 22,513.22 and 14,255.72 is: 19,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.24 : 22,513.22 = 14,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.24/22,513.22 = 14,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.24x = 22,513.22 × 14,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.24x = 320,942,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,942,160.62/16,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.20

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