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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,432.84, 22,693.26 and 14,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,432.84, 22,693.26 and 14,061.16 is: 19,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432.84 : 22,693.26 = 14,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432.84/22,693.26 = 14,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432.84x = 22,693.26 × 14,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432.84x = 319,093,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,093,559.78/16,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.04

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