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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.42, 22,689.32 and 14,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.42, 22,689.32 and 14,071.32 is: 19,405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.42 : 22,689.32 = 14,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.42/22,689.32 = 14,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.42x = 22,689.32 × 14,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.42x = 319,268,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,268,611.95/16,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.58

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