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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.44, 22,002.88 and 14,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.44, 22,002.88 and 14,221.52 is: 19,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.44 : 22,002.88 = 14,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.44/22,002.88 = 14,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.44x = 22,002.88 × 14,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.44x = 312,914,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,914,397.98/16,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.23

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