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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.78, 22,710.51 and 14,086.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.78, 22,710.51 and 14,086.74 is: 19,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.78 : 22,710.51 = 14,086.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.78/22,710.51 = 14,086.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.78x = 22,710.51 × 14,086.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.78x = 319,917,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,917,049.64/16,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.85

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