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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.54, 22,129.68 and 14,349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.54, 22,129.68 and 14,349.98 is: 19,808.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.54 : 22,129.68 = 14,349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.54/22,129.68 = 14,349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.54x = 22,129.68 × 14,349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.54x = 317,560,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,560,354.76/16,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.48

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