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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.25, 22,121.10 and 14,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.25, 22,121.10 and 14,340.73 is: 19,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.25 : 22,121.10 = 14,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.25/22,121.10 = 14,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.25x = 22,121.10 × 14,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.25x = 317,232,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,232,722.40/16,022.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.51

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