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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.38, 22,107.48 and 14,330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.38, 22,107.48 and 14,330.87 is: 19,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.38 : 22,107.48 = 14,330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.38/22,107.48 = 14,330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.38x = 22,107.48 × 14,330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.38x = 316,819,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,819,545.50/16,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.91

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