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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.44, 22,872.99 and 14,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.44, 22,872.99 and 14,075.44 is: 19,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.44 : 22,872.99 = 14,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.44/22,872.99 = 14,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.44x = 22,872.99 × 14,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.44x = 321,947,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,947,398.37/16,586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.28

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