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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.14, 22,131.90 and 14,351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.14, 22,131.90 and 14,351.58 is: 19,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.14 : 22,131.90 = 14,351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.14/22,131.90 = 14,351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.14x = 22,131.90 × 14,351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.14x = 317,627,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,627,733.40/16,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.70

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