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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.14, 22,133.28 and 14,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.14, 22,133.28 and 14,352.58 is: 19,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.14 : 22,133.28 = 14,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.14/22,133.28 = 14,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.14x = 22,133.28 × 14,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.14x = 317,669,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,669,671.86/16,034.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.08

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