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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.11, 22,672.13 and 14,223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.11, 22,672.13 and 14,223.27 is: 19,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.11 : 22,672.13 = 14,223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.11/22,672.13 = 14,223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.11x = 22,672.13 × 14,223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.11x = 322,471,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,471,755.35/16,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,588.73

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