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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.68, 22,674.62 and 14,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.68, 22,674.62 and 14,060.58 is: 19,390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.68 : 22,674.62 = 14,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.68/22,674.62 = 14,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.68x = 22,674.62 × 14,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.68x = 318,818,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,818,308.48/16,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.86

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