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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.94, 22,130.25 and 14,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.94, 22,130.25 and 14,350.38 is: 19,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.94 : 22,130.25 = 14,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.94/22,130.25 = 14,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.94x = 22,130.25 × 14,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.94x = 317,577,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,577,314.59/16,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.04

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