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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.07, 22,127.80 and 14,345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.07, 22,127.80 and 14,345.61 is: 19,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.07 : 22,127.80 = 14,345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.07/22,127.80 = 14,345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.07x = 22,127.80 × 14,345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.07x = 317,436,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,436,788.96/16,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.29

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