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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.32, 22,126.55 and 14,347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.32, 22,126.55 and 14,347.71 is: 19,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.32 : 22,126.55 = 14,347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.32/22,126.55 = 14,347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.32x = 22,126.55 × 14,347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.32x = 317,465,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,465,250.96/16,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,805.29

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