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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.97, 22,133.05 and 14,352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.97, 22,133.05 and 14,352.41 is: 19,811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.97 : 22,133.05 = 14,352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.97/22,133.05 = 14,352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.97x = 22,133.05 × 14,352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.97x = 317,662,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,662,503.10/16,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.85

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