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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.68, 22,671.86 and 14,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.68, 22,671.86 and 14,058.58 is: 19,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.68 : 22,671.86 = 14,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.68/22,671.86 = 14,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.68x = 22,671.86 × 14,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.68x = 318,734,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,734,157.56/16,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.10

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