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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.07, 22,126.42 and 14,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.07, 22,126.42 and 14,344.61 is: 19,804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.07 : 22,126.42 = 14,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.07/22,126.42 = 14,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.07x = 22,126.42 × 14,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.07x = 317,394,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,394,938.84/16,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.91

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