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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.94, 22,131.63 and 14,351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.94, 22,131.63 and 14,351.38 is: 19,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.94 : 22,131.63 = 14,351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.94/22,131.63 = 14,351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.94x = 22,131.63 × 14,351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.94x = 317,619,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,619,432.15/16,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.43

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