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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.90, 22,126.06 and 14,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.90, 22,126.06 and 14,347.34 is: 19,804.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.90 : 22,126.06 = 14,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.90/22,126.06 = 14,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.90x = 22,126.06 × 14,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.90x = 317,450,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,450,220.42/16,028.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.86

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