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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035, 22,134.48 and 14,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035, 22,134.48 and 14,353.44 is: 19,813.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035 : 22,134.48 = 14,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035/22,134.48 = 14,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035x = 22,134.48 × 14,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035x = 317,705,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,705,930.61/16,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.28

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