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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.96, 22,099.98 and 14,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.96, 22,099.98 and 14,151.76 is: 19,509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.96 : 22,099.98 = 14,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.96/22,099.98 = 14,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.96x = 22,099.98 × 14,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.96x = 312,753,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,753,612.96/16,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.35

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