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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.96, 22,098.60 and 14,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.96, 22,098.60 and 14,150.76 is: 19,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.96 : 22,098.60 = 14,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.96/22,098.60 = 14,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.96x = 22,098.60 × 14,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.96x = 312,711,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,711,984.94/16,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.97

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