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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.18, 22,668.41 and 14,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.18, 22,668.41 and 14,056.08 is: 19,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.18 : 22,668.41 = 14,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.18/22,668.41 = 14,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.18x = 22,668.41 × 14,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.18x = 318,628,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,628,983.01/16,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.65

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