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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.08, 22,782.28 and 14,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.08, 22,782.28 and 14,412.24 is: 19,885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.08 : 22,782.28 = 14,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.08/22,782.28 = 14,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.08x = 22,782.28 × 14,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.08x = 328,343,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,343,687.11/16,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,885.06

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