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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.64, 22,625.55 and 14,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.64, 22,625.55 and 14,337.12 is: 19,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.64 : 22,625.55 = 14,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.64/22,625.55 = 14,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.64x = 22,625.55 × 14,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.64x = 324,385,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,385,225.42/16,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.49

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