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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.45, 22,133.78 and 14,352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.45, 22,133.78 and 14,352.95 is: 19,812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.45 : 22,133.78 = 14,352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.45/22,133.78 = 14,352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.45x = 22,133.78 × 14,352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.45x = 317,684,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,684,990.91/16,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.66

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