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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.70, 22,149.45 and 14,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.70, 22,149.45 and 14,150.70 is: 19,572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.70 : 22,149.45 = 14,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.70/22,149.45 = 14,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.70x = 22,149.45 × 14,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.70x = 313,430,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,430,222.12/16,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.63

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